Spectacular Fireworks Display Opens Hung Temple Festival 2022
Tens of thousands of people flocked to Van Lang Park (Viet Tri, Phu Tho) on April 9 to enjoy the art program "Sacred Origins, Land of Hung Kings" and admire the high-altitude fireworks show.
On March 10, the Hung Temple Festival and Hung King's death anniversary 2022 officially took place. As a part of the activities of the anniversary, on the evening of April 9, Phu Tho province organized a high-altitude fireworks show to serve people and tourists.
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| The high-altitude fireworks display took place after the art program "Sacred origins, the land of Hung Kings" associated with the 10th anniversary of UNESCO's recognition of "Hung King worship" as a great intangible cultural heritage. Photo: VNT. |
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| After the art show, at 21:30, people and tourists from all over the world had a chance to admire the high-altitude fireworks display at the lake area of Van Lang Park (Viet Tri City, Phu Tho). Photo: VNT. |
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| To prepare for the high-altitude fireworks display, the Phu Tho Provincial People's Committee assigned the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to coordinate with the Provincial Military Command to create favorable conditions for the event. The show lasted 15 minutes on the night of April 9. Photo: VNT. |
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| Previously, the installation of the entire fireworks battlefield with thousands of fireworks was completed. The only place located at Van Lang park lake. Photo: VNT. |
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| Photo: VNT. |
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| Residents and tourists all came early to choose a beautiful spot to watch the fireworks display. Photo: VNT. |
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| Mr. Phung Huy Tuan, a tourist from Hanoi shared: "Because the effect of Covid-19 pandemic has somewhat reduced, my family and I decided to offer incense early on March 9 to avoid the crowded. After that, the whole family stayed in Phu Tho to watch the fireworks show and we would return to Hanoi at night". Photo: VNT. |
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| Many children were eager to accompany their parents to watch fireworks show. Thousands of firecrackers exploded to form a colorful party to entertain locals and tourists from all over the world. Photo: VNT. |
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| Hung Temple Festival in 2022 was held with dignified, respectful and safe conditions amid Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: VNT. |
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| The organizers said that about 8,500 fireworks (7,500 low-range cannons, 1,000 high-range cannons) were fired. Photo: VNT. |
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| This year, when the Covid-19 pandemic was well controlled, people returned to fully attend the Hung Temple Festival with excitement. Photo: VNT. |
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