Hung Kings' Commemoration Day 2022 to be observed in 42 countries, territories
VGP - Hung Kings' Commemoration Day 2022, which marks the value of peace and sacrifice of fellow citizens together with the Hung Kings to build the country, will be observed in 42 countries and territories on April 10 (or the 10th day of the third lunar month).
It will be held in both online and offline formats, at https://www.facebook.com/
As Vietnamese people turn their heads to Hung Kings' Temple to pay tribute to the nation's founding fathers, overseas Vietnamese communities across the globe will also gather to commemorate the occasion.
A project to mark the anniversary globally was initiated by a number of scientists, intellectuals and leaders of the Vietnamese associations in some countries, with a view to fostering bonds among overseas Vietnamese.
Hung Kings is the title given to the ancient Vietnamese rulers of the Hong Bang period (2879–258 BC).
The worship rituals of the Hung Kings were recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2012.
Hung Kings' Temple Festival is a traditional festival that honors the first Kings of Viet Nam.
It's an occasion for every Vietnamese to remember their origin and express their respect as well as gratitude to the ancestors of the Vietnamese people. Therefore, it's a national festival of Viet Nam.
Hung Kings' Temple Festival takes place annually at Hung King Temple in Viet Nam's northern province of Phu Tho from the 8th to 11th day of the third lunar month.
During the festival, many Vietnamese people from all over the country as well as Vietnamese people living abroad make a pilgrimage to Hung King Temple to take part in this historical festival.
