Party chief pays tribute to ancestors at Hoa Lu ancient capital
Party General Secretary To Lam paid tribute to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, affirming his determination, together with the entire Party, the army and the people, to continue promoting the revolutionary spirit and the patriotic tradition of the nation.
Party General Secretary To Lam offers incense at the temple dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang in Ninh Binh province. (Photo: VNA)
Ninh Binh (VNA) – Party General Secretary To Lam offered incense at the special national historical site of Hoa Lu ancient capital in the northern province of Ninh Binh on 𓃲January 31, in celebration of the ongoing Lunar New Year festival (Tet) and the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s upcoming 95th anniversary (February 3, 1930 – 2025).
During his visit to the site in Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu city, the Party leader offered incense at the temples dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, honouring their contributions to the nation.
King Dinh Tien Hoang is credited with unifying the country by defeating 12 warlords, establishing the centralised feudal state of Dai Co Viet in 968 – the first of its kind in Vietnam. His reign marked the end of political fragmentation and affirmed Vietnam’s sovereignty and the aspiration for a prosperous and independent nation, setting the foundation for future dynasties.
King Le Dai Hanh is remembered for his leadership in repelling Song Dynasty invaders and safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity against Champa incursions. His rule saw significant economic, cultural, and diplomatic achievements, reinforcing national independence and laying the groundwork for future dynastic prosperity.
The Party chief and his entourage pledged to work alongside the entire Party, army, and people in upholding the revolutionary spirit and patriotic tradition of the nation, overcoming challenges, fulfilling the goals set forth by the 13th National Party Congress, and propelling Vietnam into a new era - the era of the nation’s rise.
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