Former President Nguyễn Minh Triết Leads Hung Kings Commemoration in Binh Duong

The recent ceremony at the Binh Duong Temple of Literature, led by former President Nguyễn Minh Triết, underscores the enduring significance of the Hung Kings in Vietnam's national consciousness. This event, attended by a cross-section of provincial leadership and local citizens, reflects a deep-seated respect for the nation's founding figures and the traditions they represent.

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The construction of the Binh Duong Temple of Literature is to express gratitude to the Hung Kings who founded the country.

As reported by Thanh Niên, the participation of former provincial leaders alongside current officials and the general populace highlights a unified commitment to preserving national identity. The offering of traditional items like incense, fruit, bánh chưng, and bánh giầy are not mere symbolic gestures; they are tangible expressions of gratitude and remembrance for the ancestors who laid the foundation of the country.

The existence and utilization of the Binh Duong Temple of Literature itself speaks volumes about the decentralization of national reverence. While the main Temple of the Hung Kings in Phu Tho province remains the primary pilgrimage site, the establishment of such local replicas ensures that the spirit of ancestor worship is accessible to all, regardless of their geographical location. This is particularly important for residents of Binh Duong and nearby areas, including those whose relatives are interred in the Hoa Viên cemetery.

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The Binh Duong Temple of Literature is also a place for people from old Binh Duong, now Ho Chi Minh City, and relatives of those resting at Binh Duong Cemetery of Flowers, who cannot make the pilgrimage to the Hung Temple in Phu Tho, to express their piety and offer incense and flowers to commemorate the Hung Kings on the occasion of the Hung Kings' death anniversary.

From our perspective at Thanh Niên, this commemoration is more than just a historical observance; it is a vital act of cultural preservation and national education. It reinforces the values of unity, gratitude, and patriotism that are central to Vietnamese society. The efforts to build and maintain such sites, as exemplified by the investment from Công ty CP đầu tư xây dựng Chánh Phú Hòa, demonstrate a collective responsibility to pass these traditions onto future generations, ensuring that the legacy of the Hung Kings continues to inspire and guide the nation.

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The construction of the Binh Duong Temple of Literature by Chánh Phú Hòa Investment and Construction Joint Stock Company is welcomed by the people for worship and respect; at the same time, it is to preserve and promote the national cultural identity, and educate the tradition for today's and future generations.