Đền Hùng (the Temple of Kings Hùng)

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April 14th 2008

Published: April 14th 2008

Tomorrow 15 April is an important day in Vietnam. It's the memorial day of Kings Hùng (Ngày giỗ tổ Hùng Vương), who were the founders of Vietnam. According to the Vietnamese legend and old historical records, during the bronze age, there were about 15 Lạc Việt tribes living in the midland and northern delta of Vietnam. The Văn Lang was the most powerful tribe and the leader of th... Read Full Entry

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Tomb of King Hùng VI

Cầu duyên

The women and their offerings next to Thượng temple. They are praying for good luck in marriage.

The view from Thượng temple

Thượng temple

It looks so cute.

On the way down to Giếng temple

A local woman is carrying bamboo hats and offerings, which are on sale to the tourists.

On the way down to Giếng temple

A great place to rest for a while before walking down stairs to Giếng temple.

Ancient well

"Giếng cổ" (ancient well) or "Giếng Rồng" (dragon well). Many people threw coins and money into the well and on the ground.

Ancient well

On the way down to Giếng temple

One of many trees in the jungle along the way down to Giếng temple.

Giếng temple

This place is to burn votive money and paper after praying at the temple.

On the way down to Giếng temple

A great view of Giếng temple when standing on the stairs.

Giếng temple

This is a famous statement by Unclo Hô. It means "Kings Hung built up the country. We should defend it together."

Giếng temple

The offerings at the temple.

Candy for sale

Some kinds of candy (local specialty) are sold on the way to the temple.

On the way to car parking site

Bamboo flutes

Bamboo flutes sold on the way to the car parking site.

The birds made of paper

The birds made of paper are sold to tourists on the way to the car parking site. It can move because of a string. VND 2,000 for one.

Bamboo sticks and flutes

Fans sold at the shops

15th April 2008

hoang tran
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Wonderful! I did learn about Hung Vuong when I was young but have forgotten many details. It's time to do my homework again I guess. Another place for me to visit when I go to Hanoi. Thanks.

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