(Baonghean.vn) - In the sacred atmosphere of the whole country towards the Hung King's death anniversary, on the morning of April 9 (March 10 of the lunar calendar) at the National Historical Site of Hong Son Temple (Vinh City), the Vinh City People's Committee solemnly held the Hung King's death anniversary ceremony.
Coming to offer incense and attend the ceremony were comrade Vo Viet Thanh, member of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of Vinh City Party Committee; leaders of the Department of Culture, Information and Communications; representatives of the People's Council, People's Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, associations, departments, branches, and organizations of the city, and a large number of people coming to perform spiritual ceremonies at the Temple.
An ancient temple with Nguyen Dynasty architecture, Hong Son Temple is the only temple in Vinh City to worship Hung Kings. This year, the anniversary was held solemnly, including the offering of banh chung and banh giay, the opening ceremony, the announcement, the memorial ceremony and the great ceremony. In addition, each ward and commune in Vinh City has a tray of offerings to worship Hung Kings.
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| Provincial and city leaders offer incense and gifts |
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| Beating drums to open the Hung King's death anniversary |
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| Offering gifts to show respect to King Hung |
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| Solemn ceremony |
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| Overview of the ceremony |
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| Crowds of people offered incense to commemorate the Hung Kings. |
The Hung King's death anniversary is held annually as a special cultural and spiritual activity of the descendants of Lac Hong towards the Hung Kings who founded the country and to pray for national peace and prosperity, and for every family to be happy. At the same time, this is also a meaningful activity in preserving and promoting the traditional cultural values of the nation.
News and photos:Sy Minh-Pham Ngan
