(VOVWORLD) -Overseas Vietnamese (OVs) communities marked Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day with solemn ceremonies in Washington, DC and Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
 Ambassador Nguyen Quoc Dung and his delegation offer incense to the Hung Kings. (Photo: VOV) |
In Washington, DC, the Vietnamese Embassy's Spouses Association, in collaboration with embassy staff and affiliated organizations, opened the event with an incense offering, joined by embassy officials, their families, and members of the OVs community.
Participants reflected on Vietnam’s heroic history and watched a video of President Ho Chi Minh’s visit to Hung Temple, deepening their pride in their heritage. The embassy also awarded certificates of merit to outstanding community members for their contributions to embassy activities.
In Kuala Lumpur, the Vietnamese community in Malaysia marked the occasion with a traditional ceremony led by Ambassador Dinh Ngoc Linh. Embassy staff and overseas Vietnamese representatives offered incense and flowers in tribute to the Hung Kings’ enduring legacy.
These heartfelt ceremonies reflected the strong connection OVs maintain with their roots, reinforcing unity, cultural heritage, and national pride abroad.