Each Festival in Phu Quoc has a traditional coastal culture, and many exciting activities increasingly attract tourists. It is one of the unique beauties of Pearl Island that you should not miss.
Indigenous people periodically organized Festivals in Phu Quoc with absolute belief in folk beliefs. So, what are the famous festivals in Phu Quoc? Follow yourvietnam.org to explore the most unique festivals on Pearl Island!
The most unique festivals and art shows in Phu Quoc
In addition to traditional festivals, Phu Quoc is currently known for its “million-dollar reality shows,” bringing audiences spectacular “parties” of color, sound, light, and art.
Among them, it is impossible not to mention three majestic shows at Grand World Phu Quoc: “Essence of Vietnam,” “Colors of Venice,” and “Once Show”. All three shows occur daily, so visitors can participate and admire them anytime.
Quintessence of Vietnam – Pride in national identity
- Location: Grand World Phu Quoc, Bai Dai, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
- Time: 8:15 p.m. daily
- Ticket price: 300,000 VND/person, free admission for customers under 100cm tall.
This festival in Phu Quoc is the audience’s journey back in time to discover the quintessence of national culture. Under the talented hands of director Viet Tu, the performance “Essence of Vietnam” stunned with an 11,200 square meter stage, more than 300 dancers, and the world’s leading performance technology.
During a 45-minute multimedia gala dinner consisting of 4 chapters and 12 performances, the quintessence of Vietnam was fully recreated, from the origins of Dragons and Fairies to rustic village life and intellectual traditions.
And it also respect talent, honoring the spirit of Dong-A… The “Essence of Vietnam” show demonstrated Phu Quoc United Center’s pride in the beauty of national culture. This festival is also opportunity to remind Vietnamese people of history and tradition which is the rich and beautiful system of the country.
The Colors of Venice – Dance of the Dark Sky
- Location: Love Lake – Grand World Phu Quoc, Bai Dai, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
- Time: 9:30 p.m. daily
- Ticket price: Free
“Colors of Venice” is a party with “specialties” inheriting the cultural quintessence of the Venetian region of Italy, satisfying tourists traveling to festival in Phu Quoc.
When night falls, this place becomes surreal with:
- Actors gliding on the water
- “Huge” props floating on the lake
- Super sound and lighting systems
- LED technology projectors
- The world’s leading 3D Mapping.
Visitors will enter the magical world of sound, light, and effects.
Once Show – Asia’s most spectacular Show
- Location: Fire Phoenix Square – VinWonders Phu Quoc, Bai Dai, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
- Time: 19:00 – 19:20 daily
- Ticket price: Included in VinWonders Phu Quoc admission ticket
Once Show entertains the audience with a “delicious” feast of the VinWonders wonderland with vivid 3D Mapping effects, laser fire, and smoke… Designed and directed by Quantum Creative (USA), Once Show Brings you a satisfying experience when participating in a festival in Phu Quoc.
Festivals in Phu Quoc follow four seasons of the year.
Festivals in Phu Quoc in spring
Dinh Ba Ong Lang Festival
- Location: Ong Lang Hamlet, Cua Duong Commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
- Time: From January 18 to 19 of the lunar calendar every year
- Ticket price: Free
Festival in Phu Quoc is a traditional cultural beauty here. It held to commemorate the wife of national hero Nguyen Trung Truc. During the festival, people can join many unique activities.
In addition, people and tourists attend the festival in Phu Quoc to pray for a peaceful, lucky, and prosperous new year. Couples in love often come here to pray for a lifetime together.
Dinh Than Duong Dong Festival in Phu Quoc
- Location: April 30 Street, Quarter 1, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
- Time: January 10 – January 11 and July 15 of the lunar calendar every year
- Ticket price: Free
Participating in the annual Dinh Than Duong Dong festival is a habit of the people of Pearl Island. On the occasion of the celebration, people flock here in large numbers to commemorate those who have contributed to establishing a hamlet or village.
Enjoy the unique cultural and artistic performances of the islanders. It is also an ideal opportunity for tourists to learn about the unique culture of Phu Quoc Island and the coastal region.
Water Dragon Thanh Mau Festival
- Location: Vo Thi Sau Street, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
- Time: January 15th of the lunar calendar every year
- Ticket price: Free
The Phu Quoc Thuy Long Thanh Mau festival is held to worship Ms. Thuy Long Thanh Mau (goddess Kim Giao) for publicly destroying the pearl island.
When coming to Phu Quoc on the occasion of the Ba worship festival, visitors will participate in incense offering activities, cultural exchanges, etc. It will undoubtedly be a memorable memory during your trip to Phu Quoc.
Festivals in Phu Quoc in the summer
Phu Quoc Boat Racing Festival
- Location: Dinh Cau Beach, Phu Quoc
- Time: Annual April 30 holiday
- Ticket price: Free
It is one of the vibrant festivals in Phu Quoc, attracting many tourists. Racing teams from many localities will show off their talents to win.
Let’s come and mix with the competition of the boat racing teams is the bustling, cheering atmosphere on the shore. This festival also helps Phu Quoc promote traditional crafts and promote island tourism.
Lang Ong Nam Hai Festival
- Location: Quarter 9, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
- Time: February 15 – February 16 of the lunar calendar every year
- Ticket price: Free
As a long-standing cultural beauty, the Lang Ong Nam Hai festival in Phu Quoc has become a part of the spiritual life of the people of Pearl Island. Until now, Lang Ong Nam Hai has a total of 5 Ca Ong bone sarcophagi, carefully preserved.
Every year, people held Ca Ong festival to pray for good weather, boats go to the sea to harvest lots of fish and shrimp, and fishermen return safely after their trips to the sea to make a living.
Festivals in Phu Quoc in the fall
Nghinh Ong Festival Phu Quoc
- Location: Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
- Time: August 15 – August 16 of the lunar calendar every year
- Ticket price: Free
Nghinh Ong Festival originated in ancient times and is the origin of coastal fishermen expressing respect and gratitude to Lord Ca Ong. The procession consists of two stages: Picking him up from the sea and returning him to the mausoleum.
Next is the solemnly held ceremony. Finally, people celebrated the success of the Nghinh Ong festival. During the festival, people pray for Him to bless them with favorable weather and peaceful life.
Nguyen Trung Truc Festival
- Location: Nguyen Trung Truc Temple, Ganh Dau commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
- Time: August 27 of the lunar calendar every year
- Ticket price: Free
Regarding famous festivals in Phu Quoc, visitors must recognize the Nguyen Trung Truc festival. This festival in Phu Quoc has been held since 1996, becoming a unique feature in the culture of the people of Pearl Island.
Nguyen Trung Truc Festival includes two parts: Ceremony and festival. Firstly, the festival is performed according to traditional rituals, paying homage to the national hero. Secondly, people can join many folk activities: market, lion dance, sports competition,…
Ancient Sung Hung Trai Dan Festival
- Location: No. 7 Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong town, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
- Time: 30th day of the 7th lunar month every year
- Ticket price: Free
The festival occurs at Sung Hung Pagoda, close to Dinh Cau. Sung Hung Pagoda was built at the end of the 19th century, worshiping Quan Nam Hai, Lady Chu, and hero Nguyen Trung Truc,…
On the 30th day of the 7th lunar month, Sung Hung Pagoda organizes a Great Ceremony with monks every year. Rituals such as Gong Phu, Dong Dan, Thieu Dien Thuong Truong,…
Festivals in Phu Quoc at the end of the year
Dinh Cau Festival Phu Quoc
- Location: Quarter 2, Duong Dong Town, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
- Time: October 15 of the lunar calendar every year
- Ticket price: Free
On the 15th day of the 10th lunar month every year, fishermen on the island return to Dinh Cau to hold an incense offering ceremony, praying for peace and calm and for fish and shrimp to fill the boat.
During the festival, the ceremony is held very solemnly with the Cau ceremony, the Cau ceremony, the main ceremony,… at specific time frames. The festival in Phu Quoc has many exciting competitions and games such as stilt walking, pot smashing, boat racing on the sea, duck catching on the sea, sack jumping,…
Countdown event to welcome the new year.
- Location: Phu Quoc, Kien Giang
- Time: Evening of December 31 every year
- Ticket price: Free
A Festival in Phu Quoc that many tourists look forward to is the New Year’s Countdown program. Thousands of tourists and people of Phu Quoc had a sleepless, sublime night filled with many emotions.
The Countdown program, with passionate dances, trendy music, and brilliant fireworks… brings visitors the joy of welcoming New Year’s Eve and a luckier and more prosperous new year.
Pearl Island is famous for its beautiful beaches and many unique festivals in Phu Quoc, rich in island cultural identity. Now let’s come, join and feel each festival in Phu Quoc. Don’t forget to follow yourvietnam.org to know more unique festivals in Vietnam!
