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On the morning of April 25th (the 9th day of the 3rd lunar month), the roads leading to the Hung Temple historical site, the main gate to the festival center, and the road to the top of Nghia Linh mountain were all packed with people. The crowds moved slowly in sections, concentrating heavily at the main gate, the Lower Temple, and the stone steps leading to the Upper Temple.
People prepare offerings including sticky rice, chicken, and fruit to bring to the temple as incense offerings.
Many people prepare elaborate offerings including sticky rice, chicken, and fruit to offer incense. On the way up to the temple to offer prayers, Ms. Nguyen Minh Phuong (from Ha Giang) said: "Every year, my family makes arrangements to come to Hung Temple at this time." For her, this pilgrimage is a spiritual connection, helping generations in her family understand the value of their roots.
A long line of people offered incense up to the Upper Temple on the mountaintop.
The group of tourists took the opportunity to capture images while climbing Nghia Linh mountain.
Tourists can directly experience the traditional drum-beating and bronze drum-beating rituals to gain a deeper understanding of the ancient Vietnamese culture.
Cultural performances, folk songs, and traditional games took place enthusiastically at the camp.
As the afternoon progressed, the number of people flocking to the historical site increased, especially at the Upper Temple area – the main incense offering point on the summit of Nghia Linh mountain. Long lines of people moved slowly but orderly, under the direction of the authorities. Visitors were guided and assisted when they encountered difficulties.
Simultaneously, medical, fire, and environmental sanitation forces are on constant standby, ready to respond to any emerging situations. The 9th and 10th days of the third lunar month are identified as the peak of the festival season, requiring close coordination among all forces to ensure a safe, orderly, and meaningful festival honoring our ancestors.
