Phan Thiet

Whale Worship in Phan Thiet: Cau Ngu, Nghinh Ong and the Van Thuy Tu Temple

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:57:18 +0000

In the sleepy fishing town of Phan Thiet, Vietnam, ancient rites of whale worship take place in the elaborate Cau Ngu Festival and Nghinh Ong Ceremony. Often combined with the Chinese Quan Kong holiday, the resulting festival is one of the most flamboyant, yet least understood festivals in central Vietnam.

Escape to the Binh Thuan Desert

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 01:49:07 +0000

Sand dunes... cactus... cobras... sand storms... ancient matriarchal islamic cultures... does this sound like Vietnam? If not, you need to head back over for a new adventure.

Book Review: Kill Me If You Can, You SOB

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:53:01 +0000

Author Bob Miller give a candid account of an "ordinary soldier" serving in the 192nd Assault Helicopter Company in Phan Thiet, Vietnam.

Evolution of a Mid-Autumn Festival Float

Anonymous — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:24:42 +0000

See the 5-day progression of a lantern float built for Phan Thiet City's celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam

New Year in Mui Ne

Anonymous — Wed, 13 Nov 2002 06:56:22 +0000

After nearly four weeks on the road in Vietnam, my husband put his foot down. For at least two days, I was not allowed to drag him to any more temples or pagodas. Our Western New Year was going to be...

The Ride Home from Phan Thiet

Anonymous — Thu, 29 Apr 2004 11:00:24 +0000

Watch out for the motor scooters. Everyone uses their horns. A herd of brown cows slowly crosses the road followed by three small women swatting them from behind. A mother and child bicycle home from...