Apr 09, 2014 / 10:40
Vietnamese people flock to Phu Tho province in commemoration of Hung Kings
Thousands of Vietnamese people are offering incense to honour the death anniversary of Hung Kings, the nation’s founder on the morning of April 9.
Attending the ceremony this morning were Le Hong Anh, Member of the Politburo Standing Committee; Mr. Nguyen Thien Nhan Politburo member, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee; Mr. Hoang Tuan Anh, Minister of Culture - Sports and Tourism; authorities of Phu Tho Province.
Being one of the public holidays of Vietnam, this festival is for worshipping Hung Kings, those who make great contribution in building the country in its very first start. Death anniversary of the Hung Kings has the purpose of educating the young generation of Vietnam society about their traditional root.
On this special day, Vietnamese people, not only at home but also abroad, turn their souls and hearts towards Nghia Linh Mountain, Viet Tri City, Phu Tho Province—the sacred land where Hung Kings established the country centuries ago.
Apart from the part of ceremonies, Death anniversary of the Hung Kings also consist of several cheerful activities like performances of Cheo singing, Quan Ho singing, Xoan singing as well as games of chess playing, rice cooking and chicken kicking.
Overall, Death anniversary of the Hung Kings is a valuable opportunity for Vietnamese at home and abroad to strengthen the country’s long lasting tradition of gratitude, patriotism as well as enhance national solidarity.
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