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[In Photos] Vietnamese community in France holds solemn Hung Kings commemoration ceremony

Generations of Vietnamese in France gathered in Paris to join the Hung Kings commemoration ceremony organised by the Viet Nam Cultural Centre in France, on April 25 (the ninth day of the third lunar month in the year of the horse).

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The event provided an occasion for generations of Vietnamese living and working in France to remember and pay tribute to the Hung Kings and the forebears who founded and defended the nation, while also expressing their determination to uphold patriotism and the spirit of self-reliance, and contribute, together with Vietnamese people at home and abroad.
The event provided an occasion for generations of Vietnamese living and working in France to remember and pay tribute to the Hung Kings and the forebears who founded and defended the nation, while also expressing their determination to uphold patriotism and the spirit of self-reliance, and contribute, together with Vietnamese people at home and abroad.
Opening the Hung Kings commemoration ceremony, held for the second time at the Viet Nam Cultural Centre in France, were a ceremonial drum performance entitled “The Spirit of Viet Nam” and a display of traditional Vietnamese martial arts.
Opening the Hung Kings commemoration ceremony, held for the second time at the Viet Nam Cultural Centre in France, were a ceremonial drum performance entitled “The Spirit of Viet Nam” and a display of traditional Vietnamese martial arts.
Among those attending were Trinh Duc Hai, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Viet Nam to France, and his spouse; Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Ambassador and Head of the Permanent Delegation of Viet Nam to UNESCO; Anoa Suzzane Dussol, Viet Nam’s Tourism Ambassador in France; as well as generations of Vietnamese in France and international friends.
Among those attending were Trinh Duc Hai, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Viet Nam to France, and his spouse; Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Ambassador and Head of the Permanent Delegation of Viet Nam to UNESCO; Anoa Suzzane Dussol, Viet Nam’s Tourism Ambassador in France; as well as generations of Vietnamese in France and international friends.
The drum ensemble of the Cultural Centre, joined by the Canh Dieu dance troupe and accompanied by the stirring and powerful song “The Spirit of Viet Nam”, evoked the steadfast courage and enduring patriotism of the Vietnamese people through the generations.
The drum ensemble of the Cultural Centre, joined by the Canh Dieu dance troupe and accompanied by the stirring and powerful song “The Spirit of Viet Nam”, evoked the steadfast courage and enduring patriotism of the Vietnamese people through the generations.
With its heroic lyrics, together with the Viet Vo Dao martial arts performance, “The Spirit of Viet Nam” highlighted the patriotism and national pride of generations of Vietnamese both at home and abroad.
With its heroic lyrics, together with the Viet Vo Dao martial arts performance, “The Spirit of Viet Nam” highlighted the patriotism and national pride of generations of Vietnamese both at home and abroad.
For generations, the Hung Kings Commemoration Day has been a sacred symbol of the national spirit, reflected in the folk verse: “Wherever one may travel, one remembers the Hung Kings’ death anniversary on the tenth day of the third lunar month.”
For generations, the Hung Kings Commemoration Day has been a sacred symbol of the national spirit, reflected in the folk verse: “Wherever one may travel, one remembers the Hung Kings’ death anniversary on the tenth day of the third lunar month.”
The Viet Nam Cultural Centre in France prepared offerings of 18 pairs of banh chung and banh day to present to the Hung Kings.
The Viet Nam Cultural Centre in France prepared offerings of 18 pairs of banh chung and banh day to present to the Hung Kings.
Dinh Ngoc Duc, Director of the Viet Nam Cultural Centre in France and master of the incense-offering ceremony in memory of the Hung Kings, read the commemorative oration.
Dinh Ngoc Duc, Director of the Viet Nam Cultural Centre in France and master of the incense-offering ceremony in memory of the Hung Kings, read the commemorative oration.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Viet Nam to France Trinh Duc Hai and his spouse offered incense in remembrance of, and in gratitude for, the merits of the Hung Kings.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Viet Nam to France Trinh Duc Hai and his spouse offered incense in remembrance of, and in gratitude for, the merits of the Hung Kings.
Representatives of Vietnamese missions in France also offered incense in tribute to the Hung Kings.
Representatives of Vietnamese missions in France also offered incense in tribute to the Hung Kings.
Generations of overseas Vietnamese in France offered incense in remembrance of, and gratitude to, the Hung Kings.
Generations of overseas Vietnamese in France offered incense in remembrance of, and gratitude to, the Hung Kings.
Firmin Edouard Matoko, former Assistant Director-General for External Relations and Africa of UNESCO, said: “I am greatly honoured to attend this traditional ceremony of the Vietnamese people today. It is an extremely important event reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of gratitude to one’s roots, and it also helps strengthen solidarity within the community.”
Firmin Edouard Matoko, former Assistant Director-General for External Relations and Africa of UNESCO, said: “I am greatly honoured to attend this traditional ceremony of the Vietnamese people today. It is an extremely important event reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of gratitude to one’s roots, and it also helps strengthen solidarity within the community.”
Marika Phan said that through the event she felt very happy to witness the growing strength of the Vietnamese community in France, as well as the solidarity, closeness and affection shared among people living far from their homeland. Kevin shared his joy at discovering distinctive aspects of Vietnamese traditional culture through his wife, saying that each time he explored a new cultural feature, he learned something new.
Marika Phan said that through the event she felt very happy to witness the growing strength of the Vietnamese community in France, as well as the solidarity, closeness and affection shared among people living far from their homeland. Kevin shared his joy at discovering distinctive aspects of Vietnamese traditional culture through his wife, saying that each time he explored a new cultural feature, he learned something new.
The ceremony was not only an occasion to remember and honour the ancestors, but also a bridge connecting the community, helping preserve and spread Vietnamese cultural values to future generations and international friends.
The ceremony was not only an occasion to remember and honour the ancestors, but also a bridge connecting the community, helping preserve and spread Vietnamese cultural values to future generations and international friends.
The presence of large numbers of Vietnamese in France from different generations, as well as local residents, on this important and sacred occasion was a testament to solidarity, gratitude to the roots, and deep national pride.
The presence of large numbers of Vietnamese in France from different generations, as well as local residents, on this important and sacred occasion was a testament to solidarity, gratitude to the roots, and deep national pride.

KHAI HOAN - MINH DUY

Nhan Dan correspondents in France

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