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Hung Temple Festival.

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"No matter where you go

Remember the Ancestor's Death Anniversary on the 10th of March".

That folk song has resounded in the hearts of every Vietnamese for generations, reminding us of our nation's origins. Legend has it that the Hung Kings reclaimed land, expanded the territory, and built the Van Lang country with its own unique cultural values ​​and customs. Achievements in agriculture, beliefs, customs, and a simple but affectionate lifestyle have laid a solid foundation for the Vietnamese people throughout thousands of years of history.

Stories of patriotism and indomitable spirit against foreign invaders from the Hung Kings' time have always been an endless source of inspiration for future generations. Remembering and honoring the Hung Kings shows gratitude and affirms that every Vietnamese person today is a descendant who continues the indomitable will of their ancestors.

The Hung Kings’ death anniversary is a festival for descendants from all over to return to Phu Tho to burn incense in gratitude, and is an opportunity to preserve traditional cultural beauty. The Hung Temple Festival with its palanquin procession, incense offering, and folk cultural activities such as xoan singing, water puppetry, and bronze drum beating… not only revives the heroic atmosphere of the nation, but also helps the younger generation understand more about their roots.

Every year, millions of people from all over the country make pilgrimages to Hung Temple to offer offerings and express their gratitude. Not only are there solemn rituals, but the spirit of the festival also spreads throughout the localities. Many places across the country organize memorial activities such as banh chung and banh day cooking competitions - cakes with profound meanings about heaven, earth and filial piety. These customs help preserve and promote Vietnamese cultural values ​​in the new era.

The Hung Kings Commemoration Festival not only has spiritual significance but is also a symbol of national unity. Every Vietnamese person, no matter where they live or what they do, when mentioning the Hung Kings Commemoration Day, shares a common pride in their origins. This has created a strong bond between generations, between people in the country and overseas Vietnamese.

In the context of international integration, these traditional values ​​become more important than ever. The Hung Kings' death anniversary reminds descendants of their roots, and is an opportunity for Vietnamese people to affirm their national identity and preserve traditional cultural values ​​in the flow of globalization. Through stories about the Hung Kings' period, legends such as "Banh Chung, Banh Day", "Son Tinh - Thuy Tinh", "Con Rong Chau Tien" ..., lessons about patriotism, solidarity and filial piety are deeply engraved in the minds of children.

Pilgrimages to Hung Kings Temple help students better understand the history of the nation, arouse pride and sense of responsibility in preserving and promoting traditions. Nowadays, schools often organize extracurricular activities, history competitions, and lectures on the merits of the Hung Kings, thereby helping the younger generation to love and appreciate traditional values...

By cherishing the past, we are contributing to glorifying the country, so that the flow of Vietnamese history is always sustainable and everlasting.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/van-hoa-nghe-thuat/202504/hon-thieng-song-nui-ket-noi-muon-doi-45d2f32/