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Hung Kings’ death anniversary observed in Malaysia

The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia organised a get-together on April 12 to commemorate the death anniversary of the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam.
Hung Kings’ death anniversary observed in Malaysia ảnh 1Vietnamese expatriates in Malaysia get together to commemorate the death anniversary of the Hung Kings.(Photo: VNA)

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia organised aget-together on April 12 to commemorate the death anniversary of the HungKings, the legendary founders of Vietnam.

Vietnamese Ambassador Le Quy Quynh, the embassy’s staff, Vietnameserepresentative offices, and Vietnamese expatriates offered incense and flowersin tribute to the ancestors.

Earlier, in talks with Vietnamese people, Quynh laid stress on the contributionsof the Hung Kings to the country as founders of the early nation state,previously known as Van Lang, whose dynasty lasted between 2879 BC and 258 BC.

The Hung Kings memorial day has been popular worldwide since the Hung Kingsworshipping ritual was recognised as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage ofHumanity in 2012, he said.

Celebrations for the Hung Kings’ death anniversary have been held in Malaysiafor many years, helping promote solidarity among Vietnamese expats and givingMalaysian people a deeper insight into the Hung Kings worshipping ritual.

On the occasion, the Vietnamese community enjoyed stellar art performances andtraditional dishes. –VNA
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