The ceremony had the participation of Mr. Nguyen Van Hieu, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Can Tho Municipal Party Committee; Mr. Pham Van Hieu, Permanent Deputy Secretary of Can Tho Municipal Party Committee, Chairman of Can Tho Municipal People's Council; Mr. Tran Viet Truong, Deputy Secretary of Can Tho Municipal Party Committee, Chairman of Can Tho Municipal People's Committee; Major General Nguyen Van Thuan, Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Can Tho City, Member of Can Tho Municipal Party Standing Committee, Director of Can Tho City Police; Mr. Nguyen Trung Nhan, Member of Can Tho Municipal Party Standing Committee and Chairman of Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Can Tho City; representatives of relevant departments and agencies in Can Tho City; and large number of tourists as well as Can Tho people.

The delegates performed rituals commemorating Hung Kings such as offering incense and flowers. Photo: Duy Khoi

Amid the majestic sound of bronze drums and gongs, Can Tho city’s leaders solemnly bowed, burned incense, and offered fruits, and specialties of the southern region to the altar of the Hung Kings, expressing gratitude to the Hung Kings' contribution to national construction and defense.

Chairman of Can Tho Municipal People's Committee Tran Viet Truong, Master of the Ceremony, delivered a speech at the ceremony. Photo: Duy Khoi

Chairman of Can Tho Municipal People's Committee Tran Viet Truong, Master of the Ceremony, delivered a speech reviewing the Hung Kings' contribution to national construction and defense. He affirmed that the belief in worshiping Hung Kings is the highest expression of Ancestor Worship, expressing the unique cultural identity of the Vietnamese community, which is gratitude to Hung Kings and our predecessors for their contribution to the country's establishment. The Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day is viewed as a celebration of great importance among Vietnamese citizens. It also acts as a symbol of cultural value, great solidarity, and a sense of gratitude and worship towards the ancestors.

Secretary of the Can Tho Municipal Party Committee offered wine to the legendary founders of Vietnam. Photo: Duy Khoi

The Temple of Hung Kings in Can Tho City holds great significance as a central highlight and spiritual convergence point. It serves as a sacred connection with the Temple of Hung Kings in Phu Tho Province. Since its opening, hundreds of visitors have come to worship, offer incense, and commemorate at the Temple of Hung Kings in Can Tho City every year. This is a source of pride and responsibility for the Party, government, military, and people of Can Tho City to maintain the foundation, embellish, and effectively promote the value of public worship. It honors the Vietnamese cultural identity and is a testament to the city's commitment to its spiritual heritage.

Secretary of the Can Tho Municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Hieu offered incense to the legendary founders of Vietnam. Photo: Duy Khoi

During the sacred atmosphere of the ceremony, Chairman of Can Tho Municipal People's Committee Tran Viet Truong expressed his gratitude for the Hung Kings' contribution to national construction and defense. He made a vow that Can Tho authorities and people would continue promoting the achievements of the forefathers that have been achieved over time, upholding the spirit of solidarity, self-reliance, dynamism, creativity, seizing opportunities, and overcoming difficulties and challenges.

The year 2024 is of special significance and decisiveness in successfully implementing the Resolution of the 14th Can Tho City Party Congress, term 2020 - 2025. The Party Committee, government, army, and people of Can Tho City are determined to make every effort and strive to bring Can Tho City to develop quickly and sustainably, being a driving force for the development of the entire Mekong Delta region.

Before the incense offering ceremony, an 18x18m flag, with the words "HUNG VUONG", was flown in the sky at the Temple of Hung Kings in Can Tho City.

Chairman of Can Tho Municipal People's Council Pham Van Hieu offered incense to the legendary founders of Vietnam. Photo: Duy Khoi

On this occasion, Can Tho hosted many cultural, artistic, and sports activities at the Temple of Hung Kings such as a thematic exhibition; martial arts and wrestling tournaments; Don Ca Tai Tu contest with the participation of neighboring provinces, etc.  

Chairman of Can Tho Municipal People's Committee Tran Viet Truong offered incense to the legendary founders of Vietnam. Photo: Duy Khoi

The Temple of Hung Kings in Can Tho City will be open to serve people and tourists during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day from April 18 to April 21, 2024. The Temple will be open in the morning from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in the afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and in the evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. On other days, the Temple of Hung Kings in Can Tho City will be open in accordance with its regulations.

Delegates visited the Temple of Hung Kings in Can Tho City on the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day. Photo: Duy Khoi

Delegates contemplated pictures at the exhibition “The Golden History of Dien Bien Phu”. Photo: Duy Khoi

Wrestling competition at the Temple of Hung Kings in Can Tho City. Photo: Duy Khoi

Many people flocked to the Temple of Hung Kings in Can Tho City on this occasion. Photo: Duy Khoi