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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I am a Hanoi_girl who loves to travel. When working for a Japanese construction company in Hanoi, I had the chance to travel to 28 countries and to all the 63 provinces in Vietnam, including 25 trips to Huế city. Egypt, Mongolia and Italy are my love, and other favorite countries are Australia, France, New Zealand, Nepal, Fiji, Japan, India, Indonesia, Belgium, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China (8 trips, 15 cities), South Korea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Cambodia (3 trips), Brunei Darussalam, the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Laos (3 trips), Malaysia (4 trips), Singap... full info

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Bamboo hats

Măng chua

Bamboo, chilly and vinegar.

Bamboo hats, fans, flutes etc.

Local products for sale

"Củ măng" and others sold on the way to the car parking site.

Fans sold at the shops

A banner

A banner on the way to the temple of Kings Hùng.

Quán cá lăng (fish restaurant)

Quán cá (fish restaurant) in Việt Trì city where we had a lunch.

Cá nướng (grilled fish)

Cá nấu chuối xanh

Fish soup and green banana. This is eaten with noodle (bún).

Stone lion

A stone lion at the gate of the fish restaurant.

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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