l

The festival will feature traditional ceremonies such as an Ong Sanh (Whale) procession from Van Thuy Tu Temple on Ghenh Island, also called Lao Islet, to Phan Thiet, ending in an elaborate funeral to welcome the spirit of the fish. Outdoor activities will also take place from Con Cha wharf on the Ca Ty River to Binh Thuan Province's Ho Chi Minh Museum, with anticipated participation of 500 visitors as well as boats and ships passing by.

Meanwhile, the cultural week celebrations will give locals and tourists a chance to enjoy typical dishes of the coastal area at a culinary fair on Trung Trac Street and traditional sporting events, including a boat race and Chinese chess competition. The atmosphere will be particularly lively at night when the dance and music shows are performed.