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Festival commemorates first king of Vietnamese people

A festival was held in the northern province of Bac Ninh on February 6 in order to commemorate the 4,902nd death anniversary of Kinh Duong Vuong, who was known as the first king of the Vietnamese people.

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8 February, 2023

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festival commemorates first king of vietnamese people picture 2 — The three-day festival aims to honour Kinh Duong Vuong in his role as the first king of the Vietnamese people, duly upholding the nation’s cultural traditions and enhancing solidarity among Vietnamese people.

festival commemorates first king of vietnamese people picture 3 — This year the festival is taking place from February 6 to February 8, with the event featuring numerous traditional rituals, cultural and sporting activities, and folk games.

festival commemorates first king of vietnamese people picture 4 — An incense purifying ceremony is held at the temple dedicated to Kinh Duong Vuong. Elsewhere, a palanquin procession and other activities get underway at the festival.

festival commemorates first king of vietnamese people picture 5 — Nguyen Anh Tuan, secretary of Bac Ninh provincial Party Committee, beats a drum to mark the opening of the festival.

festival commemorates first king of vietnamese people picture 6 — A palanquin procession rite draws the attention of both local residents and tourists.

festival commemorates first king of vietnamese people picture 7 — The Kinh Duong Vuong traditional festival has been maintained through numerous generations in which to show people’s deep gratitude to their ancestors, as well as demonstrating their hope for peace and prosperity.

festival commemorates first king of vietnamese people picture 8 — The Kinh Duong Vuong temple and tomb complex was constructed on the southern bank of the Duong river. The sight boasts significant historical and cultural values, with the complex being recognised as a national historical and cultural relic site back in 1993.

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