The sacred heartbeat from the Ancestral Land

Every year in the third lunar month, as people from all over the country flock to the ancestral land, an atmosphere of reverence and pride permeates every home and every street. From the center of Viet Tri to the remote villages, red flags with yellow stars fly high, and propaganda banners are displayed prominently.

The streets of Muong Thang commune are adorned with colorful flags during the Ancestor Commemoration Day.

Pilgrimage to sacred places

At the Hung Kings Temple historical site, vibrant flags flutter, incense smoke wafts through the early morning mist, and the resounding sounds of bells and drums fill the air as groups of people, in orderly fashion, ascend Nghia Linh peak to offer incense in remembrance. The elderly walk slowly, while the younger generation respectfully offers their incense. Many families bring their young children along, telling them stories of the Hung Kings so that the tales of nation-building can be passed down through generations. All share a sacred emotional rhythm – the heartbeat of gratitude for their origins.

Mr. Nguyen Van Hoa, a resident of Hoa Binh ward, shared: “Every year, my family goes to Hung Temple to worship. In this sacred space, I always feel clearly that I am a descendant of the Hung Kings, that my nation shares a common origin, and from that, I live more responsibly towards my family and country.”

The sacred atmosphere also strongly permeates the younger generation, because for them, the Ancestor Commemoration Day is not only a pilgrimage but also an opportunity to contribute to preserving the image of their homeland. Dinh Ngoc Khanh, from Thong Nhat ward, shared: “I feel proud to live on the land of my ancestors. Each festival season is an opportunity for the younger generation to understand more about history. Participating and immersing myself in this great national festival helps me understand more about my roots and my responsibilities.”

Throughout the province, the spirit of honoring the ancestors is spreading widely through many practical activities. In communes and wards, local authorities proactively develop plans to organize solemn ceremonies and rich festivities. Central roads are beautified, and national flags and propaganda banners are displayed prominently. Community cultural centers are bustling with mass cultural programs, folk song and dance performances recreating the cultural atmosphere of the Hung King era.

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Preserving traditional beauty

In communes and wards, solemn ceremonies commemorating the Hung Kings are held at village communal houses and local temples. People prepare offerings and traditional feasts, recalling the history of nation-building and defense by their ancestors. During these days, the villages of Phu Tho are filled with the sounds of drums, folk games, the echoing melodies of Xoan singing in the communal houses, Thuong Rang singing, and the resounding gongs and drums in the mountains and forests. These melodious folk songs carry the soul of the nation, recounting the story of nation-building in the primordial era. Traditional culture does not remain dormant in memory but lives vividly in everyday life, becoming a source of pride for every citizen of the Ancestral Land.

For the people of the ancestral land, the Hung Kings Commemoration Day is not simply a holiday. It is an opportunity for each person to reflect on themselves within the flow of national history. Many families in Viet Tri and other remote villages maintain the tradition of meticulously cleaning their houses and preparing a solemn meal to offer to their ancestors. On the altar, fragrant incense is lit as a thread connecting the past with the present, reminding us of the principle of "drinking water, remembering the source."

Ms. Bui Thi Cuc, a resident of Moi Nang hamlet, Nhan Nghia commune, emotionally shared: "Every year, my family cleans the house and prepares a lavish meal with traditional cakes and rice wine to commemorate our ancestors. For us, the Ancestor Commemoration Day is not only a holiday but also an opportunity to remind our descendants of the principle of 'drinking water and remembering the source'."

Hung Kings Commemoration Day is not only a historically significant holiday, but also a symbol of community spirit and unity. From warm family meals to pilgrims and festival-goers, everyone turns their thoughts towards their ancestors with profound reverence.

In the hearts and minds of the Vietnamese people, the Hung Kings are not only a legend of nation-building, but also a spiritual anchor that fosters national will and identity. On the sacred land of Phu Tho, that source continues to flow daily, nurturing pride and the awareness of preserving their roots for generations to come.

Walking amidst streets adorned with flags and flowers, listening to the stories of the people, one can clearly feel that the Ancestor Commemoration Day is more than just a holiday. It is a thread connecting the past with the present, a spiritual anchor in the consciousness of the people.

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Vietnam. And in our ancestral homeland, that source continues to flow silently through generations, so that each Ancestor Commemoration Day becomes a sacred occasion to remember: Wherever they go, Vietnamese people share a common origin; wherever they are, Vietnamese people still look towards their ancestral land with all their reverence and profound pride.

Dinh Thang

Source: https://baophutho.vn/nhip-dap-thieng-lieng-tu-dat-to-252332.htm