Wednesday, 08:07, 21/04/2021

Fireworks light up night sky as people commemorate founders of nation

VOV.VN - Tens of thousands of Vietnamese people and travelers have flocked to Van Lang Park in Viet Tri city of Phu Tho province, northern Vietnam, to enjoy a special art programme and a spectacular fireworks display to commemorate the Hung Kings, the founders of the Vietnamese nation.

fireworks light up night sky as people commemorate founders of nation picture 1 — Vietnamese people hold an annual festival on the 10th day of the third lunar month to celebrate the death anniversary of the Hung Kings believed to be the founders of the Vietnamese people thousands of years ago.

fireworks light up night sky as people commemorate founders of nation picture 2 — This year, the festival falls on April 21. In an ongoing effort to halt the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, organisers have decided to suspend sidelines activities of the festival, except for the incense offering ceremony.

fireworks light up night sky as people commemorate founders of nation picture 3 — Part of this year’s festival is a 15-minute long fireworks display which takes place on the eve of the opening ceremony.

fireworks light up night sky as people commemorate founders of nation picture 4 — Tens of thousands of people from across the nation, including pilgrims and travelers, flock to Van Lang Park in Viet Tri city to enjoy the show.

fireworks light up night sky as people commemorate founders of nation picture 5 — The fireworks are let off from Van Lang bridge spanning the Van Lang Lake under tight security.

fireworks light up night sky as people commemorate founders of nation picture 6 — Organisers say about 8,500 fireworks (7,500 low-range and 1,000 high-altitude) go off, lighting up the night sky.

fireworks light up night sky as people commemorate founders of nation picture 7 — Tens of thousands of people throng around the Van Lang Lake to watch the show.

fireworks light up night sky as people commemorate founders of nation picture 8 — Unlike last year that saw the Hung Kings Temple Festival to take place on a small scale, this year’s festival is organized with more elation due to the COVID-19 pandemic brought under control.

fireworks light up night sky as people commemorate founders of nation picture 9 — The local fine weather on April 20 night helps local people, pilgrims and travelers to easily observe the fireworks from all directions around the Van Lang Lake.

fireworks light up night sky as people commemorate founders of nation picture 10 — Many children are curious about the fireworks display which lasts approximately 15 minutes.

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