The Hung Kings Temple Festival 2019 commemorates the death anniversary of the Hung Kings which falls on April 14, the tenth day of the third lunar month. |
Many local delegates were present to witness the festival’s opening ceremony. |
Alongside events in the temple, a street parade takes place as part of the festival. |
The festival gathered together an estimated 2,000 artists from art troupes from across the country who came to participate in the event. |
The festival gives people the chance to respectfully remember the positive legacy of the country’s ancestors and to show their deep gratitude to the founders of the nation and their cultural heritage. |
The festival proved popular with thousands of local people and tourists in attendance. |
The art performances on display during the opening ceremony help to preserve some of the nation’s traditional culture. |
For young people, the festival is a way of raising awareness about the nation’s history and passing traditions down through different generations. |
A five-minute firework display impresses those in attendance during the opening ceremony. |
Here are some photos of the opening ceremony of the Hung Kings Temple Festival 2019: |
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