Activities to mark the 229th anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory against the Chinese Qing invaders took place in Dong Da Cultural Park in Hanoi on February 20.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the Dong Da festival in Hanoi.
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The festival also saw the attendance of Head of the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission Tran Quoc Vuong, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Hoang Trung Hai, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Uong Chu Luu, along with a large number of visitors from the capital city and other localities.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended the Dong Da festival in Hanoi and offered incense in tribute to Emperor Quang Trung, marking the 229th anniversary of Ngoc Hoi–Dong Da victory over Chinese Qing invaders.
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Hanoians mark the 229th anniversary of Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory.
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Dong Da Mound reportedly witnessed fierce battles between Emperor Quang Trung’s soldiers and the Chinese invaders 229 years ago. The festival is designed to uphold the country’s cultural values, while educating young generations about the tradition of patriotism and national pride. This year’s festival also included a “Tuong” (classical drama) play re-enacting the victory, as well as dragon dancing, art performances, and folk games.
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