Canh Duong Village

Canh Duong village is a small coastal village in Quang Trach district, Quang Binh province, about 66km from Dong Hoi city. You move from the city, follow QL1 to Room bridge, before getting on the bridge there is an intersection at the foot of the bridge, you turn right and go a little further to Canh Duong village. The village in recent years is known for its beautiful frescoed road, the frescoes recreate the life of Canh Duong fishing village people. Coming to the village, you not only feel the peaceful life, where the sound of the waves and the fresh air from the sea blow in. You will be captivated by 50 unique frescoes on the walls. From the walls, the old houses under the hands of artists have been dressed in new, more colorful clothes with many themes with frescoes depicting the lively ocean scene. There are pictures of animals in action, there are pictures of whales saving fishermen, there are pictures with meaningful environmental protection messages, somewhere there are pictures of fishing village heroes in their work. Protecting the country all have made Canh Duong fishing village alive in the eyes of tourists and become a favorite photo spot of young people.

Besides in Canh Duong village, every year on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, Cau Ngu ceremony takes place at Linh Ngu temple, where the locals worship two giant whale skeletons that people call Ca Ong and Ca Ba. This fish is a giant whale that often helps people when they encounter storms at sea, so not only Canh Duong village but many other coastal villages worship this fish. The festival shows gratitude to the animals that always help fishermen when they encounter storms at sea, wishing for a peaceful year at sea, fishermen's boats are always full of fish and shrimp. After the ceremony, there is a festival with many interesting activities such as basket-shaking, boat racing, net-knitting contest, etc. These activities aim to create solidarity not only the people who go to the beach but also the people in the village. If you come to Quang Binh, visit Canh Duong fishing village to discover the beauty and interesting festivals.