The leaders and residents of Ho Chi Minh City on Monday morning gathered at the Hung Kings Temple to offer incense and flowers in reverence of the Hung Kings, popularly known as the nation's founders, marking this year’s Hung Kings’ death anniversary.

The ceremony was organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, the municipal People’s Council, the municipal People’s Committee, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City at the Hung Kings Temple in the National Cultural and Historical Park in Thu Duc City.

The Hung Kings Commemoration Day takes place on the 10th day of the third lunar month, which is April 7 this year.

The event was attended by former State President Nguyen Minh Triet, standing deputy secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thanh Nghi, chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc, chairwoman of the municipal People’s Council Nguyen Thi Le, chairman of the city’s Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee Nguyen Phuoc Loc, and secretary of the Thu Duc City Party Committee Nguyen Huu Hiep, along with many residents.

At the ceremony, Loc, deputy secretary of the municipal Party Committee and chairman of the city’s Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, delivered his speech commemorating the contributions of the Hung Kings.

He emphasized the deep cultural symbolism and the historical importance of the Hung Kings in the fight for national independence and unity.

He further highlighted the tremendous strength of the Vietnamese people, which led to victories over invaders throughout history. 

“That tradition has been preserved, passed down, and rekindled with unyielding determination,” he stressed.

“In the new era, Ho Chi Minh City will continue to uphold the tradition of being a heroic city. 

“We will strive to become a modern service and industrial city, a leading economic hub Southeast Asia by 2030, and by 2045, to be on par with major global cities, becoming a center of economy, finance, and services in Asia, with a high quality of life for the people,” Loc said.

In line with this vision, the city has prioritized science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as the ‘only path to national development’ as per the directive from Party General Secretary To Lam.

He concluded by emphasizing the responsibility of the city’s Party members to carry forward the legacy of the Hung Kings and honor the nation’s revolutionary tradition.

“By learning from our ancestors and the Hung Kings, we will continue to fulfill our responsibilities in the process of national development,” he said.

Following the opening ceremony, the city leaders and the residents participated in a procession to celebrate the occasion.

At the Hung Kings Temple, the top officials offered incense and flowers to pay homage to the Hung Kings' great contributions. 

The leaders also visited the Temple of Marquis Nguyen Huu Canh within the National Cultural and Historical Park to offer incense and flowers.

Various activities to commemorate the Hung Kings’ death anniversary

A wide range of activities were organized to celebrate the Hung Kings’ death anniversary. 

The management board of the park, in collaboration with the Thu Duc City People's Committee and the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, organized the seventh ‘Banh Chung Wrapping and Cooking Contest 2025’ to select the best banh chung (square sticky rice cake) to offer to the Hung Kings.

Besides, the management board, along with relevant units, also held the 16th traditional camp on Monday and Tuesday.

Additionally, a book exhibition was opened at the park on Sunday and Monday.

Moreover, residents were treated to traditional performances, including martial arts, dragon dances, and gong performances on Sunday and Monday. 

These performances were part of the festivities aimed at honoring the Hung Kings and the nation's cultural heritage.

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