Vietnamese pay tribute to nation’s legendary founders Hung Kings

4/26/2018 - 10:39:35 AM

Various activities are being held across the nation to commemorate the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of the country, on April 25, or the 10th day of the third lunar month.

A large number of locals flock to the Hung Kings’ Temple in Thoi Binh district in the southernmost province of Ca Mau.

A commemoration took place at the Dai Hung historical relic site in Hong Linh town, Ha Tinh province on April 25 to pay tribute to the Hung Kings.

The Ha Tinh ceremony featured a range of cultural and artistic activities to stimulate patriotism and national pride, while preserving and promoting the cultural values of traditional festivals.

Local offerings were brought to the Thuong Temple dedicated to the Hung Kings in Da Lat city, Lam Dong province.

Thousands of local people and tourists joined the commemoration to the Hung Kings in Da Lat.

Folk games attract the interest of crowds.

Also on Wednesday, the southernmost province of Ca Mau hosts a ceremony to pay tribute to the nation’s legendary founders at the Hung Kings’ Temple in Thoi Binh district.

A similar commemoration took place at the Hung Kings’ memorial site in the ethnic history and culture park in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.

The event was attended by local authorities and crowds of local people.

The elders offered gifts to the Hung Kings at the Tan Hiep town’s temple.

Source: NDO

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