The Hùng Kings Festival (also known as the Death Anniversary of the Hùng Kings) is one of Vietnam’s largest annual celebrations. From the 8th to lớn the 11th of the third lunar month each year (this year, it falls between March 31 và April 2), people from all corners of the country head khổng lồ the northern Phu Tho province to lớn commemorate the Hùng Kings & their part in establishing the modern nation of Vietnam.
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The main day of celebration is on the 10th (April 2) and is a public holiday. Hùng Kings Festival is a treasured time in the Vietnamese calendar, as it teaches the young about their country, their roots & nurtures a cherished connection between past và present.
The reign of the Hùng Kings is considered one of the most significant in Vietnamese history. Ancient Vietnamese texts cite the first Hùng King, Hung Vuong, as having created his kingdom in 2879 BC, but current archeological evidence places its beginnings between 1000 & 500 BC. Hung Vuong and the 17 Hùng Kings that came after him are credited with establishing the basis of Vietnamese civilisation. During their reign, the kings are said khổng lồ have initiated methods of farming, hunting và horticulture, and facilitated a sense of patriotism in their subjects through the preservation of traditions.
Known as Van Lang (meaning Land of Tattooed Men), their state is believed lớn have originated in northern Phu Tho province, but may have stretched to lớn the Red River Delta & even khổng lồ parts of southern China. Although the 18th king was overthrown early in the 3rd century BC, the fruits of their rule are still evident in modern-day Vietnam and celebrated during the Hùng Kings Festival.
During the festival, events are held across Vietnam’s 1,400 Hùng King temples, but the main ceremony takes place at the Phu Tho temple complex north of Hanoi, where millions make the journey every year.
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On the morning of April 2, children are dressed in vibrant outfits and loaded with offerings before heading lớn the foot of Nghia Linh Mountain with their families for the procession. People from dozens of local villages, in conjunction with government representatives, ascend the mountain together, stopping at each place of worship until they reach the highest temple. When they arrive, a bronze drum performance signals the beginning of prayers and an incense offering ritual, performed by elders, pilgrims and state leaders.
There are many food offerings, too; fruit và traditional dishes lượt thích banh giay (crushed sticky rice pudding) and banh chung (sticky rice cake) are prepared with love by locals and presented as sacrifices khổng lồ the Hùng Kings.
In addition lớn the formal ceremonies, there are many traditional activities associated with Hùng Kings Festival. Local people perform folk music and games such as bamboo swinging contests, rice cooking competitions, human chess, wrestling and dragon dancing add to the jovial atmosphere of the celebration.
Travellers can join in the festivities và learn about the fascinating culture of Vietnam, or simply observe the strong connection Vietnamese people have lớn their history.
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