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My Long Sea Worshipping Festival

Time: From 10th day to the 12th day of the fifth lunar month.

Place: Ba Chua Xu Temple, My Long Commune, Cau Ngang District, Tra Vinh Province.

Objects of worship: Ba Chua Xu (the local goddess), Ca Ong (whale).

Characteristics: The festival of the fishermen in the southern coastal areas. The festival includes rites: welcoming the Lord Whale, procession of Ba Chua Xu, sacrifice to the Agriculture genie. Games: bag jumping (jumping in the bag), tug-of-war, fish catching.