Proud of the intangible heritage journey "Hung King Religion" recognized by UNESCO

"Hung King Worship" has been recognized by UNESCO as a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity, with strong vitality and wide spread. In Da Lat, the 2023 Commemoration Ceremony was also solemnly held at the Prenn Waterfall tourist area - Tea Resort Prenn.

Through many ups and downs of history, the belief in ancestor worship is still persistently passed down from generation to generation, contributing to molding the soul, emotions and will of the entire nation. This is the source of strength for the Vietnamese people to overcome all difficulties and challenges, to endure and continuously develop.

Multiplying the moral value "When drinking water, remember the source"

In the 4.0 era, when many traditional values may gradually fade away, even disappear due to the dominance of technology, the value of "gratitude" of the Vietnamese people remains unchanged - "Living to the grave". grave, no one lives to return a bowl of rice" - A folk proverb full of symbolism and high expressiveness to educate and promote the issue of ancestral well-being, which is very important.

The principle "When drinking water, remember its source" is the thread connecting history, present and future

The belief in worshiping the Hung Kings is a symbol of the origin of the nation and people, reflecting a profound ideology such as wisdom passed down by our ancestors until today, so it has clear historical value. “The easily recognizable value of the Hung King Worship is its historical value. Belief is not true history, but history that appears and is reflected through people's emotions, beliefs, and awareness of history. Talking about a religion is talking about belief in a worshiped figure. People who are worshiped are always pushed into a sacred realm that is both fanciful and mysterious. 

This is also a symbol that inspires and creates the strength of great national unity, a thread connecting the past, present and future throughout the country's history.

The fire lights the way for the rivers to last forever

On December 6, 2012, the 7th Intergovernmental Committee took place in Paris, the French Republic, on the protection of intangible cultural heritage. During the meeting, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially passed the decision to register the Hung King Worship in Vietnam as a representative intangible cultural heritage of the United Nations. humanity because the Hung King worship belief profile not only meets all 5 criteria of a world intangible cultural heritage stipulated in the 2003 Convention but is also highly appreciated by cultural consulting experts. high in its uniqueness. 

Gratitude to ancestors is a morality passed down from generation to generation of the Vietnamese people

This event has a particularly important meaning, as the international community's recognition of the immortality of the Vietnamese people's morality of remembering one's roots and national harmony that dates back thousands of years. At the same time, it shows the uniqueness and uniqueness of the heritage that has become the cultural identity of the entire community. UNESCO even encourages other peoples to follow Vietnam's example: Be grateful to the Patriarchs for building the brocade country. At the same time, the event also facilitates the promotion of respect for cultural diversity, contributing to recognizing the importance of ancestor worship rituals in many countries around the world.

11 years is not too long a period of time, but it is enough to feel the pride and results achieved when Vietnam's especially important heritage is honored by the world, the nation's belief in worshiping the Hung Kings. has gone beyond the boundaries of the country to become a common cultural heritage that needs to be preserved and preserved by all humanity.

Hung Kings Anniversary 2023 is solemnly held at Prenn Waterfall tourist area, Da Lat

So, from the original land of Phu Tho with the sacred mark of Nghia Linh. The belief of worshiping Hung Vuong has been created, transmitted, preserved, promoted, and expanded throughout the country as well as being transformed across borders and spread with unique values cultivated. nurtured over thousands of years.

Nestled in the spiritual source of Phuong Hoang Mountain, the activities of drinking water to remember the source and the Hung Kings Commemoration Festival make the Au Lac temple complex, Prenn Waterfall, Da Lat the most popular destination in the South. Southern Central Highlands.

Following each parallel stone step to Hung Temple, visitors will feel the flow of 4,000 years of history here when looking at artifacts brought from the sacred temple of Phu Tho province. 

This year's Hung Kings "Sacred Origin" Anniversary is held on a large scale, taking place over 2 days from April 28 - April 29, 2023 with traditional cultural activities and folk games. Organizations such as Don Ca Tai Tu Art Performance, Chess Competition, Country Market... 

The most unique will be art activities such as calligraphy exhibitions, where skilled artisans will "give words" - writing couplets to wish for a perfect future is also a catalyst to help make that bond stronger. , close the distance between people.

Performances on Hung King's Death Anniversary 2023 at Tea Resort Prenn