At the Temple of Father Lac Long Quan and Mother Au Co, rituals were carried out in a dignified and respectful manner in accordance with traditional rites. Delegates offered incense, flowers, and gifts to express their gratitude and honour ancestors' merits. Participants also prayed for national peace, prosperity, and strong development.
The event is part of the Hung Kings Temple Festival and the Culture and Tourism Week of Ancestral Land 2023 which opened in Viet Tri city of Phu Tho province on the evening of April 21.
The 10-day festival consists of a wide range of activities, including performances of intangible cultural heritages of Vietnam honoured by UNESCO; an international conference on Vietnamese tourism, culture, heritages and sustainable development; a swimming and stand-up paddle board competition; the northwest tourism fair 2023; and football and volleyball tournaments.
