Hung Temple Festival

The festival takes place from the 1st to the 10th day of the lunar month, with the ceremonial activities being particularly significant on the main day of the festival (the 10th day). The Hung Temple is located on Nghia Linh Mountain, Hy Cuong Commune, Viet Tri City, Phu Tho Province, and annually hosts a national-scale festival to honor the Hung Kings, who contributed to the establishment of the nation.

The festival spans from the 1st to the 10th day of the lunar month. Ceremonial activities are meticulously organized on the main day of the festival (10th day), commencing with the offering of incense, attended by representatives of the state, at the Upper Temple, the historical site where the Hung Kings worshiped the heavens and the earth. The ritual offerings, in addition to the five-fruit tray, include square and round glutinous rice cakes, symbolizing the legend of Lang Lieu and serving as a reminder of the virtuous teachings of the Hung Kings in agriculture.

The procession section features various parades, including those with deities, elephants, and palanquins from villages like Tien Cuong, Hy Cuong, Phuong Giao, and Co Tich.

Following the ceremonial activities, there are performances such as the Xoan singing (at the Upper Temple), Ca Tru singing (at the Lower Temple), and various traditional games.

The Hung Temple Festival not only attracts visitors from far and wide due to its unique cultural activities but also holds a sacred significance as a pilgrimage returning to the roots of the Vietnamese people. Participants express love and admiration for their ancestral homeland, embodying a deep-seated spiritual connection that transcends geographical boundaries. This faith has become ingrained in the consciousness of every Vietnamese, regardless of their location.