High-altitude fireworks illuminated the sky above Van Lang Park lake, Viet Tri ward, at 21h on 25/4, kicking off the festival night before the official Hung Kings' Commemoration Day ceremony. The 15-minute display attracted thousands of residents and tourists.

Thousands of people gathered around Van Lang Park lake early, fostering a lively atmosphere as part of the 2026 Ancestral Land Culture - Tourism Week, which began in early March of the lunar calendar.

Multicolored firework bursts continuously bloomed, reflecting on the lake's surface to create a dazzling scene in the center of Viet Tri ward on the night before Hung Kings' Commemoration Day.

Roads around the lake, such as Nguyen Tat Thanh, Tran Phu, and Hai Ba Trung, were packed with people and vehicles, leading to localized congestion as crowds flocked to watch the fireworks.

The fireworks display was organized by the Military Command of Phu Tho province in coordination with the Ministry of National Defense's fireworks factory. Earlier, the festival featured traditional rituals such as: offering incense to commemorate the Hung Kings, commemorating National Ancestor Lac Long Quan, offering incense to Ancestral Mother Au Co, and a palanquin procession to Hung Temple.

Residents captured the fireworks moments with their phones. Many families brought young children, viewing this as a familiar activity during each Hung Kings' Commemoration Day.

The fireworks display was a highlight in the series of festival activities, encompassing both ceremonial and festive parts with many cultural, sports, and tourism events taking place across the province.

High-altitude fireworks illuminated the sky above Van Lang Park lake in Viet Tri ward at 21h on 25/4, marking the start of the festival night leading up to the official Hung Kings' Commemoration Day ceremony. This 15-minute display attracted thousands of residents and tourists, serving as a highlight of the 2026 Ancestral Land Culture - Tourism Week, which commenced in early March of the lunar calendar. The Military Command of Phu Tho province coordinated with the Ministry of National Defense's fireworks factory to stage the event.

Multicolored firework bursts continuously bloomed, their vibrant reflections dancing on the lake's surface, creating a dazzling scene in the heart of Viet Tri ward. Thousands had gathered around Van Lang Park lake since early evening, fostering a lively atmosphere ahead of the main commemorative events.

As crowds flocked to watch the fireworks, roads surrounding the lake, including Nguyen Tat Thanh, Tran Phu, and Hai Ba Trung, became packed with people and vehicles. This influx led to localized congestion, which continued for about 30 minutes after the display concluded as residents dispersed.

The fireworks display is a key event within the broader festival activities, which encompass both ceremonial and festive components. The week-long celebration features numerous cultural, sports, and tourism events across Phu Tho province. Prior to the fireworks, the festival included traditional rituals such as: offering incense to commemorate the Hung Kings, commemorating National Ancestor Lac Long Quan, offering incense to Ancestral Mother Au Co, and a palanquin procession to Hung Temple.

Many residents captured the spectacular fireworks moments with their phones. It is a familiar activity for families, with many bringing young children to experience the festivities during each Hung Kings' Commemoration Day.

According to the organizing committee, Phu Tho has welcomed 4 million visitors since the beginning of the year. During peak days since early March of the lunar calendar, the province has received approximately 60,000 visitors daily. The number of people visiting Viet Tri ward and the Hung Temple historical site is expected to continue increasing sharply tomorrow morning.

The main incense offering ceremony to commemorate the Hung Kings will take place tomorrow morning, on the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month, starting around 6h30. This significant event will be held at Thuong Temple on Nghia Linh Mountain, with the participation of Party and State leaders and a large number of citizens.

By Giang Huy and Gia Chinh