Salanganes Nest Festival 2017 in Khanh Hoa

On June 4 (lunar May 10), Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest Company solemnly organized the 2017 Salanganes Nest Festival on Hon Noi Island. Attending the festival were Dao Cong Thien, Vice-Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee; Nguyen Duy Bac, Vice-Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee; leaders and staffs of Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest Company.

On June 4 (lunar May 10), Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest Company solemnly organized the 2017 Salanganes Nest Festival on Hon Noi Island. Attending the festival were Dao Cong Thien, Vice-Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee; Nguyen Duy Bac, Vice-Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee; leaders and staffs of Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest Company.

At the ceremony, the attendees burnt incense to commemorate the merit of progenitor, Rear Admiral Le Van Dat and islands’ owner, Holy Mother Le Thi Huyen Tram. Twenty-six staffs of Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nests Company were also commended and rewarded for their excellent performances in production.

Following are some images of the festival.

Le Huu Hoang, Chairman of Council of Members of Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest Company, thurifying at worshipping temple.

Leaders of Khanh Hoa Province thurifying.

Leaders of provincial departments burn incense at Salanganes Nest Park.

Leaders of Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee giving presents to representatives of Le family (Vinh Nguyen and Phuoc Hai Ward, Nha Trang).

People reading history of salanganes nest industry printed on the wall.

Statue of Hon Noi Islands’ owner, Holy Mother Le Thi Huyen Tram.

Many staffs of Khanh Hoa Salanganes Nest Company over the country gather on Hon Noi Island to join festival.

Bamboo boat swinging competition is new feature of 2017 Salanganes Nest Festival.

Van Ky

Translated by H.N