Memorial Day of the Hung Kings (Giỗ tổ Hùng Vương) - Vietnamese celebration and festival, the memorial day of the Hung Hung kings , according to legend, the first Vietnamese rulers . This holiday is held on the tenth of March on the lunar calendar .
In Vietnamese, “Giỗ tổ Hùng Vương” means “a day to commemorate the Hungwyongs,” but it is not tied to real dates. Officially, the holiday is celebrated since 2007, the main ceremonies and celebrations are held in the complex of temples dedicated to the Hungwyong in Foutho .
The Hongwyongs in Vietnam are considered the founders of the country of Vanlang - the first state formation of the ancient Viet , which existed in the Bronze Age of about two thousand years BC. The kings of Hunga are semi-mythological heroes and are revered.
On this day, the Vietnamese come from all over the country to the Temple of the Hung Kings to pray, watch traditional games, listen to traditional music.