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Lang Ong Thuy Tuong Duyên Hải, TT. Cần Thạnh, Cần Giờ, Hồ Chí Minh city, Vietnam Last Updated: 12/02/2024 |
| Lăng Ông Thủy Tướng in Cần Giờ, Ho Chi Minh City, is a historically and spiritually significant site dedicated to Cá Ông (a whale revered as a sea deity by local fishermen). This shrine, located on Hoàng Hoa Thám Street, houses a spectacular 12-meter-long whale skeleton, known as "ngọc cốt," which symbolizes protection and blessings for seafarers. | |
| Built in 1911, the site features traditional Vietnamese architectural designs, including intricately carved altars and displays in tủ kính (glass cabinets). Besides Cá Ông, the shrine honors other sea deities such as Hà Bá and Thủy Quang, reflecting the deep connection between local culture and maritime traditions. | |
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Can Gio Place » City Cần Giờ is a commune in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is one of 168 new wards, communes and special zones in Ho Chi Minh City. Can Gio commune after the arrangement has an area of 157.01 km², population as of December 31, 2024 is 27,130 people, population density is 172 people/km² 7 views 💖 0 👍 0Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |