Hanoi, April 27 -- Lam Dong (VNA) - Stretching along the coastal belt of Lam Dong province, centuries-old communal houses and temples worshipping the "Ong" (Whale God) stand as quiet custodians of history, embodying the distinctive cultural and spiritual life of Vietnamese coastal communities, while increasingly emerging as compelling cultural tourism attractions.

These sites, known locally as "dinh lang" and "dinh van", serve not only as places of worship for the Whale God, founding ancestors, and craft pioneers, but also as repositories of collective memory, customs, and maritime beliefs. They also function as spaces where traditional rituals and festivals are revived, strengthening community bonds and sustaining intangible cultural va...