The 483rd Anniversary of the Death of Mac Dang Dung takes place from September 23-25 at the Mac Dynasty Memorial Historical Site.

(Haiphong.gov.vn) - On the occasion of the 483rd anniversary of the death of the founder Mac Dang Dung (August 22, Tan Suu year 1541 - August 22, Giap Thin year 2024), from September 23-25 (ie August 21, 22, Giap Thin year), Kien Thuy district held a memorial ceremony to commemorate the 483rd anniversary of the death of the founder Mac Dang Dung at the historical site of the Mac Dynasty Memorial Site, Ngu Doan commune, Kien Thuy district, Hai Phong city.

However, due to the impact of Storm No. 3, the 483rd Anniversary of the Death of Mac Dang Dung only organized a memorial ceremony and incense offering ceremony; cultural and artistic activities were not organized according to the previous plan.

Leaders offer incense at the historical site of the Mac Dynasty Memorial Site on July 28, 2023.

The specific ceremony times are as follows:

September 23, 2024 (August 21, Giap Thin year): Incense offering ceremony of agencies, units, localities, tourists, and families.

September 24, 2024 (August 22, year of the Dragon):

+ From 8:00 am: Death anniversary ceremony;

+ From 9:00 a.m.: Prayer ceremony for the deceased, national peace and prosperity; death anniversary; military feast;

+ From 10:00 a.m.: Delegations offer gifts to the King;

+ From 14:00: Incense offering ceremony by agencies, units, localities, tourists, and families;

+ From 17:00: Receiving blessings.

The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m. on September 25, 2024 (ie August 23, the year of the Dragon).

This is a cultural activity to review the life and career, and at the same time affirm the merits and honor the great contributions of the founder Mac Dang Dung, the Mac Dynasty and the entire nation in the process of building and defending the country. Through the commemorative activities, it contributes to propagating and educating the tradition of patriotism, love for the homeland, national pride for generations, raising awareness of heritage protection in the community.

Source: https://haiphong.gov.vn/tin-dia-phuong/le-gio-tuong-niem-483-nam-ngay-mat-cua-thai-to-mac-dang-dung-dien-ra-tu-ngay-23-25-9-tai-di-tich-709492