New things to expect about this year's Hung King festival

According to the Phu Tho Provincial People's Committee, this year's Hung King Festival promises several unique features. Notably, villages and regions surrounding the Hung King Temple will organize processions to the temple, reviving the traditional practice of making offerings to the nation's ancestors. Additionally, representatives from various international diplomatic missions in Vietnam, as well as officials from UNESCO Vietnam and the Vietnam National UNESCO Committee, are expected to attend this year's anniversary.

 

 

Each year, the death anniversary of the Hung Kings attracts thousands of visitors.

 

In addition to the ceremonial activities that form the core of the anniversary, a variety of cultural events will take place. These include competitions such as the making of “Chung cake” and “Day cake” contests, traditional sports competitions, as well as performances of “Xoan” singing and various traditional dances.

 

Notably, this year’s Hung King Festival will see participation from five additional provinces alongside the host province of Phu Tho, including Dien Bien, Binh Duong, Nghe An, Da Nang, and Hai Phong.