Incense offering rituals took place at the Hung Kings Temple Relic Complex on Nghia Linh Mountain in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 25 in commemoration of the nation’s legendary ancestors, Father Lac Long Quan and Mother Au Co.
An incense offering dedicated to Vietnamese ancestors takes place in Phu Tho province. (Photo: Nhandan.vn)
This marked the opening activity in a series of rituals leading up to the death anniversary of the Hung Kings believed to be the founders of the Vietnamese nation, on the 10th day of the third lunar month, which falls on April 29 this year.
At the Temple of Father Lac Long Quan and Mother Au Co, rituals were performed in a dignified and respectful manner in accordance to traditional rites. Delegates offered incense, flowers, and gifts in order to express gratitude and memory of the ancestors' merits.
The participants also prayed for national peace, prosperity, and strong development.
The event is part of the Hung Kings Temple Festival and the Culture and Tourism Week of Ancestral Land 2023 which opened in Viet Tri city of Phu Tho province on the evening of April 21.
The 10-day festival consists of a wide range of activities, including performances of intangible cultural heritages of Vietnam honoured by UNESCO; an international conference on Vietnamese tourism, culture, heritages and sustainable development; a swimming and stand-up paddle board competition; the northwest tourism fair 2023; and football and volleyball tournaments.
Source: english.vov.vn
