Crowds flock to Hung Temple ahead of the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day.
On April 25, a large number of people and pilgrims from all over gathered at the Hung Temple to offer incense for the occasion.
Since early morning, parking lots for cars and motorbikes, roads leading to the Hung Temple historical site, the main gate area to the festival center, and the path up Nghia Linh Mountain were bustling with people and vehicles.
The Phu Tho Provincial Police reported that from 8 a.m., the paths to the temples and pagodas within the site were already crowded with locals and visitors.
Around the site grounds and along the routes leading to the temples, police were deployed to guide and remind people not to push or shove, and to assist the elderly and children.
They also used loudspeakers to warn about criminal activities such as theft and pickpocketing, urging people to stay vigilant and protect their belongings.
“Although the number of visitors has increased compared to previous days, public order and traffic safety have been fully maintained, with no theft, pickpocketing, congestion, or traffic accidents,” the Phu Tho Provincial Police reported.
From around 8 a.m. today, the number of people coming to the Hung Temple increased sharply.
Ms. Pham Thi Hoang Oanh, Deputy Director of the Hung Temple Historical Site, said that from last night until noon today, the number of visitors to the Hung Temple surged compared to previous days.
“By the end of the day, we will have statistics. It is estimated that yesterday and today, millions of visitors came to the ancestral land,” Ms. Oanh shared, predicting that tomorrow the number of people coming to the Hung Temple could be even higher than today.
During this year’s Hung Kings’ Commemoration, Phu Tho Province will hold a high-altitude fireworks display at Van Lang Park at 9:15 p.m. on April 25.
From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on April 26, representatives of the Party, State, Phu Tho Province, and other localities will offer incense to the Hung Kings at the Upper Temple and lay flowers at the bas-relief “Uncle Ho speaking with officers and soldiers of the Vanguard Army.”
The main gate area to the festival center and the road to the top of Nghia Linh Mountain were crowded with people. In the photo, police are assisting people and visitors coming to the Hung Temple to offer incense.From 8 a.m., the paths to the temples and pagodas within the site were already very crowded with locals and visitors.A visitor carrying offerings on a pole to offer incense to the Hung Kings.The organizers set up medical stations to assist people and visitors when needed.<img alt="People flock to
Hung Temple
The Hung Temple, located in Phu Tho Province, Vietnam, is a historic cultural site dedicated to the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of the Vietnamese nation. According to tradition, the site has been a place of worship for thousands of years, with the main temple built on Nghia Linh Mountain to honor the 18 Hung Kings who ruled during the Hồng Bàng period. Today, it serves as the focal point for the annual Hung Kings’ Festival, a major national event that celebrates Vietnam’s ancient heritage and ancestral roots.
Nghia Linh Mountain
Nghia Linh Mountain is a historically significant site located in the Hung Son commune of Phu Tho province, Vietnam. It is famously known as the legendary setting where the Hung Kings established the ancient Van Lang state, the first Vietnamese nation, and where they performed rituals to worship their ancestors. Today, the mountain is part of the Hung Kings Temple complex, a UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage site that honors Vietnam’s founding fathers and attracts pilgrims during the annual Hung Kings Festival.
Van Lang Park
Van Lang Park is a public park located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, named after the ancient Van Lang kingdom, the first Vietnamese state established around 2879 BCE. Originally a cemetery, the site was transformed into a park in the 1970s after the Vietnam War, serving as a green space for recreation and community gatherings. Today, it features a monument dedicated to the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam, reflecting the nation’s deep historical roots.
Upper Temple
The Upper Temple is a sacred site located in the Wat Phou temple complex in Laos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dating back to the 11th-13th centuries, it was originally built as a Hindu sanctuary dedicated to Shiva before being converted into a Buddhist temple. Perched on a hill, it offers panoramic views and features a sanctuary with a Buddha statue, reflecting the region’s religious and architectural evolution.
