Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nguyen Huy Ngoc, Vice Chairman of the Phu Tho Provincial People’s Committee, emphasized that the Hung Kings’ Death Anniversary is not only a major cultural event of Phu Tho province, but also a nationwide celebration of the Vietnamese people. It provides an opportunity for people across the country and overseas Vietnamese communities to express their respect and gratitude to the ancestors, thereby strengthening national unity and nurturing pride and aspirations for a prosperous and happy nation.
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An art performance at the opening ceremony |
The provincial leader affirmed that following the merger of Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, and Hoa Binh provinces, the newly-formed Phu Tho province has been actively promoting its potential and advantages, emerging as a regional hub connecting the Northern midland and mountainous areas, as well as an attractive destination for culture, tourism, and investment.
This year’s festival is organized on a large and creative scale, both honoring heritage values and promoting the image of the ancestral land to domestic and international audiences.
Following the opening remarks and the ceremonial drumbeats, Hung Vuong Square was illuminated with a documentary titled “Phu Tho – Connecting Heritage, Converging Identities,” highlighting the province’s socio-economic achievements and reaffirming the long-standing vitality of traditional cultural values.
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Local residents and visitors attend the opening ceremony. |
The program continued with a special art performance entitled “Sacred Origins – Ancestral Land of Hung Kings,” elaborately staged in three chapters: “Sacred Origins,” “Journey to the Heritage Land,” and “Phu Tho Rising with the Nation.”
The Hung Kings Temple Festival and Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week 2026 is expected to offer residents and visitors unique cultural and artistic experiences, contributing to the promotion of national pride and affirming Phu Tho’s standing.
Translated by Song Anh