Overseas Vietnamese delegation offers incense on the occasion of Hung King's death anniversary

Overseas Vietnamese delegation offers incense to commemorate Hung Kings at Thuong Temple. (Photo: Ta Toan/VNA)

On the morning of April 3 (the 6th day of the 3rd lunar month), the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Overseas Vietnamese Delegation, including nearly 50 delegates returning from 20 countries and territories, offered incense at the Hung Kings Temple Historical Site, Hung Vuong Square, Viet Tri City.

Here, the delegation offered incense at the National Ancestor Lac Long Quan Temple, and offered incense in memory of the Hung Kings at the Lower Temple, Middle Temple, and Upper Temple.

After the incense offering ceremony, the overseas Vietnamese delegation held a ceremony to report their achievements and show gratitude to their ancestors at the Upper Temple.

The Hung Kings' Commemoration Anniversary and the Cultural-Tourism Week of the Ancestral Land in the year of At Ty 2025 will be organized by the People's Committee of Phu Tho province from March 29 to April 7 (from March 1 to 10 of the lunar calendar) at the Hung Temple Historical Relic Site, Hung Kings Square, Viet Tri city.

Within the framework of the festival, there are many unique activities, carrying the spirit of the Hung King era, inherited and continued in contemporary society.

Within the framework of this year's Festival, Phu Tho province organizes a series of unique cultural, sports and tourism events. The activities are imbued with national spirit, arousing love for the homeland and country, bringing each Vietnamese person back to their sacred roots.

Sharing his emotions when offering incense for the first time at Hung Temple - a sacred place associated with the origin of the nation, Mr. Tran Quang Hien (a Thai expatriate) shared that he clearly felt a deep connection with his homeland and country; was grateful and proud of the heroic history of his ancestors, especially the merits of building and defending the country of the Hung Kings as well as the sacrifices of previous generations.

Along with overseas Vietnamese returning to their homeland, Thai overseas Vietnamese said that no matter where they live, study and work, not only he but all overseas Vietnamese are deeply aware of the responsibility to preserve and promote the fine traditions of the nation, join hands to contribute to building a rich and strong country, entering a new era of the nation.

Sharing the same sentiment, Ms. Vu Thi Huyen (a Korean expatriate) said that she clearly felt the sacred atmosphere of the Hung Kings Temple as well as the sincerity of all the people when they came here to burn incense to commemorate the Hung Kings' merits, including the group of overseas Vietnamese returning from many countries around the world. Coming here, to her, the two words "compatriots" became more sacred than ever.

As a child who has been away from home for more than 20 years, Ms. Vu Thi Huyen said that the incense offering ceremony at Hung Temple is not only a journey back to the source but also a reminder of the origin of each Lac Hong descendant, of the responsibility of each Vietnamese child, no matter where they are, what they do, they must preserve and promote good traditions; turn to their homeland, and contribute their efforts to build the country.

"No matter where you go, remember the anniversary of the ancestors on March 10. I will educate my children and grandchildren, and share with the younger generations of overseas Vietnamese, no matter where they are, that they must remember their roots, their ancestors, and the beautiful culture of the nation," the Korean overseas Vietnamese shared.

Overseas Vietnamese take souvenir photos at the temple of National Ancestor Lac Long Quan. (Photo: Ta Toan/VNA)

According to the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, Hung Kings Commemoration Day (10th day of the third lunar month) is one of Vietnam's national holidays, reflecting the tradition of "remembering the source of water when drinking water" of our nation. Hung Kings Commemoration Day always receives great attention from the overseas Vietnamese community. Every year, representative agencies and Vietnamese associations around the world organize activities to celebrate this great national holiday.

Organizing the Overseas Vietnamese Delegation to attend the Hung King's Commemoration Ceremony 2025 not only demonstrates the morality of "remembering the source of water when drinking water", but also contributes to implementing the policies set forth by the Party and State for the overseas Vietnamese community in the new situation; it is also a regular activity in the 2025 work program of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese. The activity strengthens the connection between overseas Vietnamese and their homeland and country, promotes the tradition of turning to their roots and showing gratitude to their ancestors; thereby, contributing to preserving and promoting good cultural values ​​in the Vietnamese community around the world, strengthening and consolidating the great national unity bloc.

This year, the Overseas Vietnamese Delegation offering incense to commemorate the Hung Kings took place over 2 days, from April 3-4 (ie March 6-7 of the lunar calendar), instead of being held for 1 day like previous years), including main activities such as: Offering incense, holding a ceremony to report achievements at Hung Temple, meeting with leaders of Phu Tho province; visiting and working with the People's Committee of Tuyen Quang province, giving charity gifts; Incense offering ceremony at President Ho Chi Minh Temple, visiting some locations such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs relic site./.

According to Vietnam+ (Vietnam News Agency)

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