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From the sacred fire of the Ancestor's Death Anniversary, we believe more in the sacred soul of the mountains and rivers, the eternal roots, and the immortal strength of solidarity of the Vietnamese people.
Every year, on the 10th day of the third lunar month, Vietnamese people's hearts turn to Phu Tho land, where the majestic Hung Temple is located on the sacred Nghia Linh mountain.
The Hung Kings' death anniversary is not only a grand holiday but also an occasion for every Vietnamese person to show gratitude to their ancestors, to light incense sticks together and remember the Hung Kings - the ancestors who founded, built and preserved the country.
The Vietnamese people have a saying: "No matter where you go, remember the Ancestor's Death Anniversary on the tenth of March."
That reminder is like an invisible thread connecting Vietnamese people everywhere, so that no matter where they are or what they do, each person always remembers their roots and turns their hearts towards their homeland.
Legend has it that the Hung Kings were the first to establish the Van Lang nation, laying the foundation for the wet rice civilization, reclaiming the fields, establishing customs and building community life. Not only did they build the nation, they also, together with their people, defended the country, protecting the borders from harsh nature and foreign invaders. That merit is the foundation for today, we have a beautiful S-shaped strip of land, a resilient nation with a thousand-year-old cultural identity.
Remembering the Hung Kings is not only a spiritual ritual, but also a tribute to the tradition of building and defending the country. It is also a reminder for every Vietnamese person today to be more aware of their responsibility to protect and develop their homeland.
Every year, millions of people from all over the world make pilgrimages to the homeland, respectfully offering incense, participating in traditional rituals and immersing themselves in the solemn and sacred atmosphere of the festival.
Rituals such as incense offering, palanquin procession, and sacrificial ceremonies are imbued with national identity, demonstrating ancestor worship - one of the core values of Vietnamese culture. In addition, the festival is also an occasion to honor folk songs, dances, and traditional music, from Phu Tho xoan singing to the resounding Dong Son bronze drums...
Maintaining and promoting these beauties not only helps preserve the heritage left by our ancestors, but also contributes to educating the younger generation about national traditions. That is the way for each person to understand more deeply about the origin, indomitable spirit and cultural identity of Vietnam.
The Hung Kings' death anniversary is not only a local festival, but a national festival. Whether living in the lowlands or highlands, in the country or far away, every Vietnamese person has the same origin and the same pride in the history of the nation.
This festival unites millions of hearts, reminding us of the spirit of “compatriots” - born from the same womb, sharing the same blood, the same homeland. In the midst of the turbulent modern life, values such as patriotism and community cohesion become more important than ever. When lighting incense together to remember our ancestors, each Vietnamese person feels more clearly the responsibility to preserve solidarity, love and join hands to build the country stronger and stronger.
The Hung Kings' death anniversary is not only an occasion to pay tribute to the past. It is also a vivid lesson for the younger generation to better understand the nation's history. Through the legends of Lac Long Quan - Au Co, banh chung, banh giay, Lang Lieu's filial piety or the heroic spirit of the nation during the Hung Kings' time, the younger generation will feel the pride of carrying the blood of Lac Hong.
Nowadays, although life has changed a lot, traditional education is still necessary. The young generation needs to be nurtured with a spirit of patriotism, respect for the past and pride in the nation's roots. Activities such as telling historical stories, reenacting customs of the Hung Kings period, and organizing competitions to learn about the Hung Kings' death anniversary all contribute to fostering patriotism and a sense of responsibility in the next generation.
Hung King's death anniversary is not only a holiday, but also a journey back to the roots, where every Vietnamese person finds within themselves national pride, gratitude towards ancestors and a sense of responsibility to preserve the country.
From the sacred fire of the Ancestors' Death Anniversary, we have more confidence in the strength of solidarity and the immortal patriotism of the Vietnamese people - a nation that always looks back to its roots, always preserves traditional values to continue to move forward on the journey of development.
DUC ANH