05:12, 07/12/2012

Hung King Veneration Ritual recognized as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage of humanity

United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has just announced the decision to recognize Hung King Veneration Ritual as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage of humanity...

 

Illustration.
Illustration.

United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has just announced the decision to recognize Hung King Veneration Ritual as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Pilgrims converge every year on the Hung Temple in Phu Tho Province to commemorate their ancestors and pray for good weather, abundant harvests, good luck and good health.

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