Many researchers say that there are very few countries in the world that have a worshipping ceremony for their ancestors like Vietnam. The custom of worshipping the Hung Kings has existed for thousands of years and has spread widely. It deserves to become a heritage of mankind.
Historical books and legend have it that about 2000 BC, Lac Long Quan, a dragon, and his fairy wife, Au Co gave birth to 100 children, 50 of them followed their father to the sea and 50 followed their mother to the mountains. The eldest son, who went with his mother, stayed in Phong Chau (now Phu Tho Province) and founded the country of Van Lang. He took the title of Hung Vuong (Hung King). From then on, all succeeding kings also took this title. The story of the “Dragon-Fairy” race and the history of the beginning of the Vietnamese people and the nation were formed.
 On March 10 of the lunar calendar, millions of Vietnamese people both from home and abroad came to the Hung Kings’ Temple in Phu Tho Province to attend the Hung Kings’ Death Anniversary. Photo: Hoang Quang Ha  This year’s festival attracted about six million visitors both from home and abroad. Photo: Trinh Van Bo |
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