(Baonghean.vn) - Along with localities across the country turning to the origin of the Hung Kings' Land, on the morning of April 28 (March 10 of the lunar calendar), at the Hong Son Temple historical and cultural relic, Vinh city solemnly held the Hung Kings' Death Anniversary Incense Offering Ceremony.
Hung King's death anniversary is a traditional activity to commemorate the nation's origin and the great merit of the Hung Kings in founding the country. On Hung King's death anniversary, many people of Nghe An came to Hong Son Temple to burn incense, pray for national peace, people's peace, and for every family to be warm, prosperous and happy.
This year’s Hung King Commemoration Day, at the historical and cultural relic of Hong Son Temple, is organized into two parts: “ceremony” and “festival” imbued with Vietnamese cultural identity. The ceremony is solemn, the festival is joyful…
Some pictures at the memorial service:
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| Hong Son Temple is the only temple in Vinh city that worships the Hung Kings. |
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| On Hung Kings' death anniversary, many people in the province came to Hong Son Temple to express their deep gratitude to the Hung Kings. |
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| Hung King's death anniversary is an important national holiday, becoming a sacred and deep sentiment in the hearts of every Vietnamese person for thousands of years. |
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| The ceremony was attended by all wards and communes in the area. |
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| The memorial service began with a traditional lion dance, praising and evoking the martial spirit of protecting the country forever. |
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| Mr. Nguyen Trung Chau, Vice Chairman of Vinh City People's Committee read a speech in memory and gratitude for the merits of the Hung Kings. |
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| Drum beat to open the ceremony. |
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| The Hung Kings Commemoration Ceremony is held solemnly and sacredly with full rituals. |
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| Read the memorial service for the Hung Kings, expressing pride in the glorious tradition of 4,000 years of history of building and defending the country of the Vietnamese people. |
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| People of Vinh city prepare incense, flowers and offerings to the Hung Kings to show their gratitude and filial piety. |
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| Offering Chung cake and Day cake on the altar of Hung Kings and ancestors who built and defended the country. |
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| People of wards and communes of Vinh city presented gifts. |
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| Each unit has a tray of offerings to offer to King Hung. |
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| Respectfully inform the souls of our ancestors about the great achievements that the entire Party, people and army of Vinh City have achieved in the cause of innovation, integration and development. |
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| Let's light incense together to pay respect to the Hung Kings. |
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| Hung Kings' death anniversary is an activity to educate the young generation about patriotism and responsibility towards the Hung Kings. |
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| Report to King Hung and ancestors, the children have been good and studious. |
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| The Hung King Festival features many sports activities such as wrestling, tug of war and volleyball. |
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| See you at Hung King's death anniversary next year. |
Video clip about activities during the Anniversary:
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Canh Nam - Thanh Chung
