It now stands prominently at the Cot Co Square, across from Hoang Hoa Tham Street in Vung Tau ward (Ho Chi Minh City), drawing large crowds eager to take photos and admire the craftsmanship. Inside the statue, a stainless steel frame reinforces the structure to withstand both physical stress and the corrosive marine environment. Once completed, the massive piece was transported via a specialized vehicle to Vung Tau, where it was installed at a seafront site measuring 2,573 square meters. Nguyen Thi Lan, a visitor from Lam Dong, shared her impressions: “The ca Ong statue is incredibly large and commanding. The whale statue is a signature element of a broader redevelopment project along Thuy Van Street in Vung Tau ward, with an overall investment of nearly $44 million.

Source: VietNamNet News February 05, 2026 06:11 UTC