Sacred Hung King's Death Anniversary 10/3

(Baonghean.vn) -Joining the atmosphere of the whole country towards the anniversary of the Hung Kings, this morning, April 19 (ie March 10 of the lunar calendar), at the historical and cultural relic of Hong Son Temple - Vinh City, the 2013 Hung Kings' anniversary ceremony was solemnly held. Attending the ceremony were representatives of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, leaders of Vinh City People's Committee, representatives of the leaders of wards and communes in the city and a large number of people and tourists from all over.

With the purpose of commemorating the merits of building and defending the country of the Hung Kings, the Ancestor Commemoration Ceremony is an opportunity to educate the younger generation about the tradition of patriotism, preserving and promoting the cultural identity of the Vietnamese people "trees have roots, people have ancestors". This year's Ancestor Commemoration Ceremony of the Hung Kings is organized with 2 main parts: the ceremony includes the proclamation ceremony, the rally to commemorate the merits of the Hung Kings, the great sacrifice ceremony and the thanksgiving ceremony; The festival part takes place excitingly with sports activities such as pushing sticks and tug of war, attracting a large number of people from Hong Son ward to participate.

Here are some pictures of the Hung King's death anniversary at Hong Son Temple 2013:.

Great Sacrifice



Delegates offer incense in memory of the Hung Kings.



Offerings in memory of King Hung




Martial arts performance at the ceremony



Tug of war game attracts many participants

Thanh Thuy