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Cultural Festivals and Travels
Location: Cai Be Floating Market is held where the Tien Giang River forms the border between the provinces of Tien Giang, Vinh Long, and Ben Tre. It takes about one hour to reach the market from the town of Vinh Long Province.
Characteristics: Approximately 400 to 500 boats filled with fruits, vegetables, and other products are anchored along the banks of the river, from 5 am to 5 pm every day.
The merchandise sold in each boat is hung on a pole in front of the boat to attract customers.
Time: 15th to the 16th day of the eighth lunar month.
Place: Thanh Hoa Commune, Cai Lay District, Tien Giang Province.
Objects of worship: Four men: Long, Than, Rong, Duc who become the heroes during the struggle against French colonialism.
Characteristics: Incense offering ceremony.
Time: The 10th day of the third lunar month.
Place: Kieng Phuoc Commune, Go Cong Dong District, Tien Giang Province.
Objects of worship: Ca Ong (Whale).
Characteristics: Welcoming ong by decorated boat with lighting and flower, putting a feast tray on it, then taking the procession from Vam Lang trench to Xoai Rap River. The procession has musical playing, singing.
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