Vietnam Celebrates 725th Anniversary of National Hero Tran Hung Dao's Death

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Vietnam honored its National Hero, Tran Hung Dao, with the 725th anniversary of his death, attended by Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man and Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh. The National Hero's legacy continues to inspire generations, with his military genius, intellectual, and courageous spirit imprinted on every place name, writing, and cultural heritage site. The Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival 2025 will be held in honor of this occasion, expanding the festival space, and showcasing the unique historical and cultural values of the heritage region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 725th anniversary of Tran Hung Dao's death was celebrated with a ceremony attended by Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man and Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh.
  • Tran Hung Dao was posthumously awarded the title of Patriarch Grand Master, Thuong Quoc Cong, Nhan Vu Hung Dao Great King, for his military genius, intellectual, and courageous spirit.
  • The Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival 2025 will be held in honor of Tran Hung Dao, with the largest scale ever, featuring solemn rituals, traditional etiquette, modernity, professionalism, and cultural-tourism-cuisine-craft village experiences.
  • The festival will also introduce OCOP products, typical craft villages, unique culinary spaces, and new tours, helping visitors get closer to the historical, cultural, and spiritual quintessence of the heritage region.
  • The Con Son and Kiep Bac Monuments and Scenic Landscape Complexes have been registered as World Cultural Heritage Sites by UNESCO, demonstrating the strong connection between the State, religion, and people, and showcasing lasting vitality and depth of Vietnamese culture.
  • Hai Phong is marked with five precious gems, including Con Son Pagoda, Thanh Mai Pagoda, Kiep Bac Temple, Nham Duong Pagoda, and Kinh Chu Cave.

Statistics:

  • 725 years have passed since Tran Hung Dao's death.
  • 2025 marks the 47th session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), where the Con Son and Kiep Bac Monuments and Scenic Landscape Complexes were honored as World Cultural Heritage Sites.
  • 5 precious gems have been identified in Hai Phong, including Con Son Pagoda, Thanh Mai Pagoda, Kiep Bac Temple, Nham Duong Pagoda, and Kinh Chu Cave.
  • The festival space has been expanded, with Culture-Tourism and Trade Promotion Week as the highlight, aiming to introduce OCOP products, typical craft villages, unique culinary spaces, and new tours.
  • 2025 will see the largest scale ever of the Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival.

Sources:

  • TTXVN
  • VNA
  • UNESCO
  • Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com)
  • SyndiGate Media Inc.