Hung Kings Festival 2022: Celebrating Commemoration Day in Vietnam

The ODM office in Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam will be closed on Monday, April 11th to observe Hung Kings Festival.

The Hung Kings Festival (Giỗ Tổ Hùng Vương), also known as Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day, is one of the most important festivals in Vietnam. It is a national holiday, celebrated annually to commemorate the legendary founders of the Vietnamese nation. People believe that these are the ancestors of all Vietnamese people.

It falls on the 10th day of the third lunar month, commemorating the death anniversary of the Hung Kings. For 2022, the festival falls on a weekend which means workers are entitled to have the following day off as compensation.

The Legend of the Hung Kings

The Hung Kings were said to have established Van Lang, Vietnam’s first nation.

According to legends and folklore, Vietnamese people are the descendants of Lac Long Quan, the son of an ocean dragon who married Au Co, a fairy who resides on Earth. Lac Long Quan and Au Co had 100 eggs from which 100 children were born.

Eventually, the two separated due to differences in living instincts, with half of the sons following each parent. The most illustrious of the sons became the first Hung King who ruled Van Lang, the realm of all the descendants of Dragon and Fairy Au Co who became the Vietnamese people, from his capital in modern Phu Tho province of Vietnam.

The Celebration

Hung Kings Festival is full of symbolic activities. On this day, people from all over Vietnam visit the Hung Temple in Phu Tho Province to pay homage and commemorate Hung Vuong Kings.

Large festivals are held across the country, with people also listening to traditional music and songs and taking part in other cultural activities such as dragon dances, folk games, and art performances.

Travellers can join in the festivities and learn about the fascinating culture of Vietnam, or simply observe the strong connection Vietnamese people have to their history.

Stay Updated With Vietnam Holidays

Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country known for its beautiful landscapes and fantastic culture. It has a diverse range of industries, with agriculture, construction and manufacturing being the most important.

The Vietnamese economy is one of Asia’s success stories, with rapid growth over recent years. With the enormous potential as a tourism destination and location for manufacturing, you have to know what to watch for if you are doing business in the country.

Vietnam is a country with a strong tradition of festivals and holidays. This can affect transactions and operating schedules so it is essential to keep updated on these important dates and be prepared for their potential impacts on your business.

The following is a list of national holiday observances in Vietnam.

Vietnam Holidays for 2022. Please note that these are the dates for ODM Group companies in the region.

Other big holidays in Vietnam to look out for!

February – Tet Holiday

April – Reunification Day

May – Labour Day

September – National Day

Asia is home to over half of the world’s population. This means that if you are a business owner, there’s a high chance that your customers come from this part of the globe.

With the region’s vastness, it is crucial to know that Asian countries have a wide variety of cultures and religions. These make it essential for companies to get updated with Asian holidays to handle their business effectively.

The Role of ODM

Our team is working hard to make sure you get the best, exceptional branded merchandise that will put your brand in the limelight in today’s competitive market.

Together with our design agency, Mindsparkz, we ensure that we are always ahead of the game to guarantee that you will get new and innovative products for your marketing campaigns and promotions.

During this national joyous occasion in the country, our office in China is still here to answer any of your inquiries or attend to your request.

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