Hùng V??ng temple festival

Time: 10th day of 3rd lunar month
Place: Phú Th? province.
Objectif of worship: Hung King
Description of festival: The Hung Kings Festival has been celebrated with many activities from the 6th to the 10th day of the third lunar month at the historical site of the Hung Kings Temple in Phu Tho Province, Viet Tri City and the areas surrounding this site.

The festival opens with the launching of the Hung Kings Fair with the participation of more than 100 businesses from the handicraft villages in and around Phu Tho Province from April 20 to 26 at the centre of Viet Tri City. Another fair of handicraft products and an art and cultural festival were also launched at the Hung Kings Temple on Nghia Linh Mountain in Phu Tho Province yesterday with activities such as folk musical performances, a traditional costume display, and more.Tomorrow will be the cooking of square glutinous rice cakes and the making of round rice cake, and the display of food specialties of the region. A swimming competition in the Lo River will also be held tomorrow, and at night, there will be a fireworks display to welcome travellers from around the country.

At the festival, there will be traditional cultural activities from the era of the Hung Kings, the founders of the country. Other venues will have a palanquin procession, copper drum beating exhibits, cooking contests and folk sports such as crossbow shooting and chess.