Hanoi (VNA) – As Vietnam is marking Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, Vietnamese communities around the world have come together in meaningful ceremonies to pay tribute to the nation's legendary founders and strengthen cultural bonds.
In the US, the Embassy of Vietnam in Washington DC hosted a solemn incense-offering ceremony with the participation of its staff, their families and community members.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung highlighted the spiritual significance of the occasion, especially for those living far from the home country. He said the ceremony served as a cultural anchor that nurtures national pride and fosters solidarity among Vietnamese expatriates in the US.
The event also featured a video on President Ho Chi Minh's visit to the Hung Kings Temple and honoured outstanding Vietnamese students and active members of the local community.
In Germany, the Vinh Phu Fellow Countrymen Association held a grand celebration in Leipzig that drew hundreds of overseas Vietnamese from across the country.
The ceremony included an incense offering ritual and a traditional oration to commemorate the 18 Hung Kings. A performance of Xoan singing - an ancient ritual folk genre from Phu Tho province - is among cultural highlights of the event.
Vietnamese officials in Germany praised the community’s efforts to preserve national traditions and strengthen ties among overseas Vietnamese.
The ceremony also marked the association’s sixth congress, which included charitable initiatives and community development activities.
In Thailand, the Vietnamese Association in Udon Thani province held its annual commemoration ceremony at Hung Kings Temple within Khanh An Pagoda. Community members from various villages prepared traditional offerings to pay respects to the nation's founders.
The ceremony not only honours Vietnam's ancestral legacy but also serves as a living tradition that educates younger generations about the nation's history and values.
In Malaysia, the Vietnamese community gathered at the Vietnamese Embassy in Kuala Lumpur for a traditional ceremony led by Ambassador Dinh Ngoc Linh.
Linh underscored the ceremony’s significance in uniting over 100 million Vietnamese at home and 4.5 million overseas Vietnamese in an act of remembrance and cultural pride. Many attendees had travelled long distances - some over 400 kilometres - to participate, reflecting the ceremony’s deep emotional and cultural significance.
The Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day (the 10th day of the third lunar month) is viewed as a celebration of great importance among Vietnamese people from all walks of life. It also acts as a symbol of cultural value, great solidarity, and sense of gratitude and worship of the ancestors of Vietnamese people./.
