Quang Binh turns towards the ancestral land.

(QBĐT) - Every year on the occasion of Hung Kings' Commemoration Day (10th day of the 3rd lunar month), the spirit of devotion to the ancestral land in Quang Binh is clearly demonstrated through many meaningful activities. Each activity, each story, contributes to arousing national pride and strengthening the sense of connection to one's roots in the hearts of the people of Quang Binh.

"Meeting point" heading towards the ancestral land.

Along with the people of the whole country, every year when March arrives, various sectors and localities in the province organize many practical activities to commemorate the Hung Kings' homeland. In particular, on the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month, at the Traditional House of the Banyan Tree - Ong Pagoda in Dong Hoi City, solemn activities are held to remember the contributions of the Hung Kings in founding and defending the nation. Provincial leaders and a large number of city residents and tourists attend.

With profound reverence, the provincial and city leaders of Dong Hoi, representatives of various departments, organizations, and the people of the city respectfully offered incense to commemorate and express gratitude for the contributions of the Hung Kings and previous generations in building and defending the nation.

The ceremony of offering incense to commemorate the Hung Kings at the Cay Da-Chua Ong Traditional House was held solemnly and respectfully.

According to Le Thi Thu Cuc, Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Dong Hoi City Party Committee, after the incense offering ceremony and the commemoration of the National Ancestor Hung Vuong, many vibrant cultural and sports activities took place, including performances of traditional arts, martial arts, folk games, and a photo exhibition titled "Dong Hoi Past and Present." These activities, integrated into the city's annual Culture and Tourism Week, added a highlight and made a lasting impression on visitors from all over; created a joyful and enthusiastic atmosphere among the city's residents; contributed to preserving and promoting the beautiful traditional culture of the nation; and further strengthened the bond with the homeland and the nation.

Turning towards the ancestral land, on this occasion, many schools in Dong Hoi City in particular, and throughout the province in general, have organized activities such as seminars, and activities for students to decorate fruit platters, make banh chung and banh day (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes)... aiming to educate them about the nation's historical traditions and the moral principle of "Drinking water, remember the source," and "Eating fruit, remember the person who planted the tree," so that they can be more deeply aware of their personal responsibility to their historical roots, their homeland, and their country; and to engrave in their minds the words of President Ho Chi Minh: "The Hung Kings built the nation, and we, their descendants, must together preserve it."

Huong Tra

Turning towards the homeland, strengthening the bonds of kinship among fellow countrymen.

Every year, on the 10th day of the third lunar month, amidst the hustle and bustle of life in foreign lands, the people of Vinh Phu (now the two provinces of Vinh Phuc and Phu Tho) living far from home feel a deep longing for the Hung Kings' Commemoration Day. No matter where they live, they always remember their roots, the sacred ancestral land where the Hung Kings founded the nation. The Vinh Phu Hometown Association in Quang Binh is no exception. Despite being hundreds of kilometers away from their homeland, they still organize meaningful activities to honor their origins. For them, the Hung Kings' Commemoration Day is not just a holiday, but also a bond connecting generations of descendants of Lac Hong with their ancestors and the sacred values ​​of the nation.

Mr. Le Duc Thanh, Deputy Head of the Liaison Committee of the Vinh Phu Hometown Association in Quang Binh, said: "For 29 years since its establishment, the association has gathered nearly 200 members, from young to old, with the aim of meeting, socializing, helping each other develop economically, and encouraging each other during difficult times. And every year, on the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month, the association organizes the Ancestor Commemoration Day to offer incense and report to the Hung Kings the achievements made after a year of effort."

Hung Kings Commemoration Day is an occasion for the Vinh Phu Hometown Association in Quang Binh to meet and strengthen their bonds of friendship.

“As always, the first meaningful activity we organize is to prepare fruits, incense, and traditional Vietnamese rice cakes (bánh chưng and bánh dày) to offer at the Banyan Tree - Ong Pagoda (Dong Hoi City), where we worship the earth, water, and incense burners, which are relics brought from Hung Temple in 2002. With reverence, we offer incense to the National Ancestor King Hung, and together we recall the traditions and history of nation-building by the Hung Kings, remembering our origins to express gratitude for the merits of our ancestors, the forefathers who contributed to the founding of the nation. We also encourage each other to develop the economy, maintain unity and solidarity, and work together to build a new homeland that is increasingly prosperous, worthy of being children of the Ancestral Land,” shared Mr. Thanh.

After offering incense at the Banyan Tree - Ong Pagoda, people from the North who are living, studying, and working in Quang Binh, a land of hot winds and white sand, gathered to reminisce about their childhood memories, their homeland, and stories of their journeys to establish themselves in Quang Binh. For them, this is a special occasion, an opportunity to strengthen their bonds of camaraderie and preserve the traditional culture of their nation.

Being far from home on the anniversary of Hung Kings' death fills everyone with longing. They always yearn to return, to stand before Hung Temple, silently offer an incense stick, and whisper a prayer. Although each person has their own life and path, on the anniversary of Hung Kings' death, they all share a common reverence, turning their thoughts towards their ancestral land. They not only preserve the tradition of "drinking water, remembering the source" but also contribute to passing it on to future generations, ensuring that the precious values ​​of the nation never fade away.

Peace of Mind

Worthy descendants of the Hung Kings

Dinh Trung Hieu, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union, Chairman of the Provincial Children's Council

The Hung Kings Commemoration Day (10th day of the 3rd lunar month) has long been a major holiday in Vietnam. It is an occasion for Vietnamese people in general, and the youth of Quang Binh in particular, to express their deep gratitude for the immense contributions of the Hung Kings and previous generations in founding and defending the nation.

On the occasion of Hung Kings' Commemoration Day, the Quang Binh Provincial Youth Union will organize the "9th Quang Binh Province Congress of Exemplary Children of Uncle Ho, 2025" to commend the achievements of 84 delegates who are outstanding members of the Youth Union and children in their studies, training, and active participation in Youth Union activities during the 2020-2025 period. As part of this series of activities, delegates will visit, offer incense, and report their achievements at historical sites in the province, inaugurate youth projects, participate in social welfare activities, and engage in creative experiences.

The Provincial Youth Union pays close attention to the activity of giving gifts to disadvantaged students in the province.

In addition, the Provincial Youth Union also focused on publicizing the significance of the holiday; promoting the emulation movement of youth union members contributing 20,000 man-days to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses for policy beneficiary families and people; and undertaking the construction of 100 houses for ethnic minority households...

To live up to their reputation as descendants of the Hung Kings, the youth of Quang Binh have already carried out many meaningful activities. From 2024 to the present, the Provincial Youth Union has focused on political and ideological education for its members; promoting the "Study and follow the thoughts, ethics, and style of Ho Chi Minh"; and educating young people about revolutionary traditions, patriotism, and national pride. During the year, over 47,000 young people across the province participated in the "Journey to the Source" program. The Youth Union members donated nearly 3,500 gifts worth over 2.2 billion VND to families of policy beneficiaries and those who have rendered meritorious services.

The youth movement for environmental protection, volunteer activities, and pioneering efforts in defending the Fatherland have been effectively implemented. Upholding the patriotic traditions of nation-building and national defense of the Hung Kings and previous generations, from 2024 to the present, thousands of young people in the province have enlisted in the military to defend the Fatherland…

With the achievements made in the past, the youth of Quang Binh respectfully offer their gratitude to the Hung Kings in remembrance of their boundless appreciation. The youth of Quang Binh pledge to diligently study, train, and work to contribute their youthful energy and intellect to the nation, worthy of being descendants of the Hung Kings and the generations of ancestors who sacrificed their lives and blood for the independence and freedom of the country we enjoy today…

Xuan Vuong (compiled)

Source: https://www.baoquangbinh.vn/van-hoa/202504/quang-binh-huong-ve-dat-to-2225447/