Press Release: Hung King Global Death Anniversary - Vietnam Ancestral Global Day 2024

"Initially, we wish to express our cordial greetings and sincere appreciation to the esteemed press agencies, media organizations, compatriots, diaspora, and international friends who have been steadfast in their efforts to safeguard the cultural heritage of mankind, particularly the intangible cultural heritage of the Hung Vuong ancestral worship."
Over the course of eight years, the Vietnam Ancestral Global Day, also known as the strategy of combining  the Hung King's Ancestral Anniversary and Vietnam Day worldwide (VAG) has collaborated with various associations, communities, government agencies of Vietnam, local authorities of other countries, and international friends to propagate the Hung King ancestral worship. The project has achieved this goal by placing statues of the Hung Kings in ten countries and territories worldwide and organizing a global virtual celebration of the Hung King Global Death Anniversary, connecting representatives of overseas Vietnamese and international friends from almost 50 countries across all five continents every year. These efforts aim to fulfill the mission of disseminating the Hung Kings ancestral worship overseas to perpetuate the gratitude toward the ancestors who are the root of the younger Vietnamese generation, to enhance the power of national unity and international friendship, to connect Vietnamese culture with other cultures around the world, to position the values of Vietnamese culture and ethics in the respect and honor of the values of cultures and ethics of other nations and communities worldwide. Particularly, since 2019, the VAG has been supported by ICI International (a non-profit organization that operates in intercultural and scientific research based in Austria) as an international legal entity to propagate the Hung King ancestral worship in countries with a large community of Vietnamese people.

In 2023, building on the successes of previous years, the VAG will continue to collaborate with associations, overseas Vietnamese communities, international scientists, the Vinh Phu Association in Germany, the Vietnamese Association in Laos, the Malaysia-Vietnam Friendship Association, the Vietnamese community in Saint Petersburg, Russia, as well as various agencies and departments of Vietnam and other countries, to organize the Vietnam Ancestral Global Day - Hung King Global Death Anniversary 2023. The ceremony will take place in-person in Germany (the focal point of Europe, on April 23) and Laos (the focal point of Asia, on the main day of the festival - April 29, with representatives from nearly 20 countries attending). Additionally, the ceremony will be connected online to dozens of locations around the world at 1pm Vietnam time on April 29 (or March 10, 2023 in the lunar calendar).
This is a culturally significant event not only for the Vietnamese community living, studying, researching, and working abroad but also for international friends who love Vietnam. VAG has maintained this annual event with a common scenario (since 2015) to create a common cultural day - connecting Vietnamese people globally and international friends, aiming to build a strong cultural bridge of friendship, and cultivate genuine friendship between Vietnam and international friends.
The Vietnam Ancestral Global Day - Hung King Global Death Anniversary 2023 will be held ONLINE following a common script consisting of 3 parts: Part I: Ceremonial Rite - Ancestor Worship; Part II: Cultural Festival - United for Vietnam; Part III: International Symposium - Honoring National Values and National Dignity.

Time: 1:00 PM (Vietnam time), Saturday, April 29th, 2023 (corresponding to the 10th March Lunar Calendar).
Part I: Ceremonial Rite - Presentation of the Sacred Ancestral Memorial Ceremony from the root of Hung Temple, Phu Tho (Vietnam) and Ancestral Memorial Ceremonies in various countries. The event will be broadcast live from the main locations in Laos, the Russian Federation, Canada, the United States, Austria, Vietnam, South Korea, and will be connected online with dozens of other locations where Vietnamese nationals and international friends reside.
Part II: Cultural Festival - In addition to showcasing exceptional cultural performances from overseas Vietnamese communities, the Vietnam Ancestral Global Day and Honorary Council will conduct the "Honoring Global Descendants of Hung Kings Ceremony 2023". This ceremony aims to recognize individuals and groups, who are either of Vietnamese descent or international friends, from 15 countries across Asia, including South Korea, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia, Europe including Germany, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Russia, Italy, France; Africa including Egypt; and America including Canada for their significant contributions to their respective communities, the project, and the promotion of friendship and the spirit of national solidarity between Vietnam and its international friends. This honorary title carries a profound symbolic meaning that transcends material value. It is a tribute to individuals and groups such as intellectuals, scientists, experts, lawyers, artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders of overseas Vietnamese communities who have been actively engaged in promoting and positioning cultural values and virtues of Vietnam and other nations/ethnic groups on the global stage. The Honorary Council, comprising intellectuals, scientists, and leaders of overseas Vietnamese communities from 11 countries, will be responsible for the selection and evaluation of candidates for the honorary title. The nomination and endorsement of individual or group candidates for this honorary title will be solicited from credible leaders of overseas Vietnamese communities, organizations, and individuals from different countries.
Part III: International Symposium - Honoring National Values and National Virtues: will comprise three sessions: (1) Session 1: Vietnam - Status and Potential; (2) Session 2: Overseas Vietnamese Focusing on Homeland Vietnam; (3) Session 3: Vietnam's Role on the International Stage. The speakers will include intellectuals, scholars, leaders, experts, overseas Vietnamese, and international specialists (with simultaneous interpretation available).

Vietnam Ancestral Global Day - Hung King Global Death Anniversary 2023 will be held both in-person and online. It will be broadcasted on various media channels, such as Vietnam Ancestral Global Day (https://www.facebook.com/quoctovietnamtoancau), Hung King TV Global, HITV channel (Hanoi Cable Television), and Future Now (which has members from 178 countries and territories). The event will be covered extensively by various media outlets, including those in Vietnam, overseas Vietnamese communities, and international organizations. Moreover, it will be disseminated on a multitude of overseas Vietnamese community fan pages worldwide. It is noteworthy that in 2023, the event will receive significant backing from the international magazine, waj.world, and will be live-streamed on the magazine's channel and its partner networks in Europe. Furthermore, with the support of the Ministry of Information and Communications, the event will be televised and streamed live on Vnews Fanpage and Vietnam News Agency. In addition, it will be shared widely across numerous other media outlets in Vietnam.

Let’s join together with the Vietnam Ancestral Global Day to continue to kindle the spirit of solidarity among our people and ignite the flame of patriotism - to express gratitude towards our ancestors and our roots, which is the national duty of the Vietnamese people. This duty has generated an unwavering spiritual strength that has been passed down from generation to generation, enabling the Vietnamese people to overcome all adversities.

Let’s join together with the Vietnam Ancestral Global Day to continue to build a solid cultural bridge, foster genuine friendships, promote friendly and peaceful relations between Vietnam and international friends, and together: Spread and promote the cultural national values and virtues of the Vietnamese nation with respect and honor for the values and virtues of other nations around the world.

We wishing you good health, peace of mind, wisdom, and solidarity in your efforts to build a strong and successful Vietnam on the international stage!

Thank you very much!

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