Offering incense to honor the Hung Kings in Lunar New Year 2024.

On February 9 (Lunar December 30), at Kinh Thien Palace on Nghia Linh mountain in the Hung King Temple Historical Relic Site, the Provincial Party Committee - People’s Council - People’s Committee - Provincial Fatherland Front Committee Phu Tho respectfully organized an incense offering ceremony to commemorate and express gratitude for the merits of the Hung Kings before the Lunar New Year 2024.

Bui Minh Chau, the Provincial Party Secretary, and Bui Van Quang, the Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, offered incense at Kinh Thien Palace.

Mr. Bui Minh Chau, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People’s Council, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; Mr. Bui Van Quang, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; Mr. Phung Khanh Tai, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; members of the Provincial Party Committee; Standing People’s Council, People’s Committee, Fatherland Front Committee, Provincial National Assembly Delegation; and provincial department, branch, and union leaders attended the event.

Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Quang offered incense at the Kinh Thien Palace.

Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Bui Minh Chau and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Quang offered incense, flowers, and offerings at the Kinh Thien Palace on behalf of compatriots throughout the country and Vietnamese expatriates abroad to express gratitude for the contributions of the Hung Kings and our predecessors to the country’s development.

Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Quang respectfully briefed to the ancestors on Phu Tho province’s achievements during the previous year.

In front of the soul of the National Ancestor Hung Vuong and the saints worshiping the Ancestor King, Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Quang respectfully reported to the Ancestors on behalf of the Party, government, and people of all ethnic groups in the province the achievements made in the previous year. He stated, "In 2023, our country continues to be affected by the fluctuations and complexities of the international economic and political situation, creating more challenges for the completion of goals and proposed tasks. However, under the close and timely leadership of the Party and State, along with the care and support of the Central Government, the Party Committee, the Government, and the people of all ethnic groups in Phu Tho province, we have always upheld the spirit of solidarity, unity, working together, unanimously overcoming difficulties and challenges; taking advantage of every opportunity and advantage, promoting the potential and advantages of Phu Tho to successfully implement the set goals and tasks, contributing to the common achievements of the whole country.

Delegates attended the incense giving ritual to honor and thank the Hung Kings.

Over the last year, the province’s socioeconomic landscape has seen several favorable improvements, with all benchmarks reached or exceeded. All businesses and areas have progressed. The breakthrough in enhancing the investment climate was focused on and resulted in several beneficial developments that were acknowledged and highly valued by the business community, local and foreign investors. Furthermore, social fields are maintained with numerous progressive outcomes; social security is ensured, people’s lives are enhanced; national defense, security, social order, and safety are preserved. These results will provide Phu Tho province with inspiration and a solid framework for pursuing higher development goals in the future.

To remember the Hung Kings, delegates gave incense.

Before the souls of the Hung Kings and their predecessors, on behalf of the country’s compatriots, Phu Tho province promises to continue the Dragon - Fairy tradition, uphold the patriotic spirit and revolutionary tradition of the nation, and join hands unanimously, promoting the will and strength of great national unity, combined with the strength of the times, continuing to comprehensively and synchronously promote the cause of innovation, building our building our country to be increasingly rich, strong, and civilized. Phu Tho promises to work together with one heart to make the motherland more affluent and powerful; to build, restore, and adorn Ancestor temples for Lac Hong’s descendants to worship in perpetuity.

As the new year approaches, praying the Holy Patriarch to bless society, the country, the people, hundreds of families, and hundreds of thousands of generations with eternal life. Praying for pleasant rain, tranquil winds, and prosperity for people and things.

The entire country overcame difficulties and hurdles to successfully achieve the established socioeconomic development objectives and duties. Lac Hong’s descendants throughout the country, as well as our countrymen living overseas, are always healthy and joyful.

Provincial Party Secretary Bui Minh Chau and delegates presented incense at the Hung Vuong Mausoleum.

Delegates offered incense at Hung Vuong’s Mausoleum.

Following the incense offering ritual at the Kinh Thien Palace, the delegates lay a wreath reading “Eternally remember the gratitude of the Hung Kings for building the country” and offered incense at the Hung Kings Mausoleum.

Quoc Dai – Ngoc Tung