Hung Kings' Commemoration – Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week: A Convergence of Vietnamese Cultural Essence

The 2026 Hung Kings' Commemoration – Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week was organized on a grand and methodical scale, deeply imbued with traditional cultural identity, contributing to the honoring of the Hung King Worship Belief. The diverse, attractive, and meaningful series of activities not only evoked pride and a sense of returning to the nation’s roots but also served as a bridge to promote the image of the Ancestral Land, driving local tourism and socio-economic development. The positive impressions left by the festival continue to spread Vietnamese cultural values, affirming the stature of a national-level festival.

The palanquin procession ritual to the Hung Temple becomes a sacred highlight of the festival.

Tourists from all regions offer incense in gratitude to the Hung Kings.

The Cultural Camp space within the campus of the Hung Temple Special National Historic Site.

An elaborately staged art performance rich in cultural identity at the Cluster 9 cultural camp.

Artistic performances by amateur actors that vividly capture traditional cultural traits.

Product exhibition booths at the cultural camps attract significant interest from residents and tourists.

Cultural and sporting programs took place from the 1st to the 10th day of the third lunar month.

A charming Muong girl participating in the Hung Temple Festival.

Traditional cultural customs are preserved and cherished.

Impressively designed model floats featuring characteristic cultural images of ethnic groups in Phu Tho province.

Customs and rituals are recreated at the Street Folk Culture Festival.

People learn about and experience the “Dam Duong” folk performance.

The “Banh Giay” pounding competition attracts a large crowd of residents and tourists.

Locals and visitors explore and learn about history at the Hung Vuong Museum.

The Boat Racing Competition is one of the standout traditional sporting activities during the festival.

Booths displaying OCOP products, rich in regional cultural identity, at the Hung Vuong Fair.

Duc Anh