Offering incense at the temple of Emperor Quang Trung on the occasion of the 233rd anniversary of the Victory of Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da.
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of February 5th (the 5th day of the Lunar New Year of the Tiger), at the temple of Emperor Quang Trung (Vinh City), a delegation of Vinh City leaders, led by Comrade Phan Duc Dong - Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the City Party Committee, and Chairman of the Vinh City People's Council, offered flowers and incense to commemorate Emperor Quang Trung on the 233rd anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory.
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| Leaders of Vinh City offer incense at the temple of Emperor Quang Trung. Photo: Ngan Ha |
National hero Quang Trung - Nguyen Hue was the commander of the Tay Son rebels who achieved resounding victories such as: defeating 50,000 Siamese troops at Rach Gam - Xoai Mut, and defeating 290,000 invading Qing troops… The pinnacle was on the 5th day of the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Rooster 1789, 233 years ago, when the Tay Son rebels, under the command of Emperor Quang Trung, attacked Thang Long, achieving the victory at Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da, forcing the entire Manchu army to flee back to their country.
At the ceremony, leaders of Vinh city, agencies, departments, and a large number of people offered incense and flowers to commemorate Emperor Quang Trung, and together recalled the glorious victories of the national hero Quang Trung - Nguyen Hue and the Tay Son army.
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| Comrade Phan Duc Dong - Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Vinh City Party Committee - offers incense in commemoration of Emperor Quang Trung. Photo: Ngan Ha. |
The delegation respectfully bowed their heads and pledged to uphold the patriotic traditions and national pride, emulating the heroes and striving to study and train diligently to build a richer and more beautiful country and homeland.
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| Comrade Phan Duc Dong and other leaders of Vinh City participate in the first writing of the new year at the temple of Emperor Quang Trung. Photo: Ngan Ha. |
Following the incense and flower offering ceremony, the delegation participated in the traditional calligraphy activity to express their appreciation for traditional cultural values, promote education and talent development, and contribute to fostering a spirit of learning, respect for teachers, and intellectual development in Vietnam.
