The festival is held to celebrate the 1,057th anniversary of Dinh Bo Linh's ascension to the throne (968-2025) and the 1,020th anniversary of the death of Emperor Le Dai Hanh (1005-1025).

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long emphasized that Ninh Binh is a land imbued with the historical and cultural values ​​of the nation, with the center being the famous Hoa Lu city - where the hero Dinh Bo Linh ascended the throne in 968 and established the capital of Dai Co Viet - the first centralized feudal state of Vietnam, starting the feudal dynasties in the history of the nation.

Commemorating and expressing gratitude for the great contributions of the ancestors, predecessors, national heroes, and generations of people of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh, who have worked hard to build, cultivate, and preserve the Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang, King Le Dai Hanh, along with many temples, shrines, and architectural works; passing down festivals, songs, and dances, creating a unique cultural space in the ancient capital, expressing the unique folk culture and history of the country through the dynasties: Dinh, Tien Le, and the early period of the Ly Dynasty.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long stated that Hoa Lu Festival, one of the above-mentioned unique heritage values, has become a rich and spiritual cultural activity, uniting the people of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh and the whole country.

Not only is it a traditional festival, oriented towards the origin of building and defending the country of the nation, Hoa Lu Festival is also a national intangible cultural heritage, constantly being upgraded in scale, organization methods with many innovations, creativity, rich and diverse content, increasingly having a strong influence at the national, regional and world levels.

On behalf of the Party and State leaders, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long acknowledged and highly appreciated the efforts and dedication of the Party Committee, government and people of Ninh Binh province and Hoa Lu city, along with the important results achieved in the cause of preserving historical, cultural and natural heritage values ​​of the ancient capital, especially preserving and promoting the good values ​​of Hoa Lu Festival, contributing significantly to promoting famous landscapes and unique cultural features of the country and people of Vietnam.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long speaks at the opening ceremony of Hoa Lu Festival - Photo: VGP

In the new development stage, in order to continue promoting heritage values, including Hoa Lu Festival, arousing patriotism, pride and the spirit of great national unity in the cause of national construction and defense and international integration; at the same time contributing to the early realization of the goal of turning Ninh Binh into a Millennium Heritage City and a creative city, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long requested Ninh Binh province, firstly, to focus on effectively implementing the set strategic goals and tasks.

In particular, taking tourism and cultural industry as key industries, applying scientific and technological achievements, innovation and digital transformation as breakthroughs; further promoting the outstanding global value of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex; developing commensurate with the historical tradition and special value of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh.

Some performances in the opening program of Hoa Lu Festival.

Second, continue to promote the potentials, strengths, and unique values ​​of Ninh Binh province, especially historical-cultural values ​​and natural landscapes; focus on sustainable development, better resolve the relationship between conservation and development, ensure harmony between economic development and culture-society, environmental protection, and ensure national defense and security.

Third, continue to research, deepen and focus on disseminating and raising awareness, especially for the younger generation, about the historical and cultural values ​​of the ancient capital Hoa Lu and Dai Co Viet State.

In particular, strengthen the preservation, exploitation and promotion of the value of Hoa Lu Festival; step up investment in building infrastructure, preserving the sacred spiritual space of the Festival; have training programs, equip and widely disseminate knowledge about history, culture, beliefs, customs and practices for the community, especially the human resources serving the Festival; closely link activities to preserve and promote the value of Hoa Lu Festival with tourism activities at the historical and cultural relic site of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.

"With the glorious historical tradition of the ancient capital Hoa Lu with a thousand years of civilization; together with the attention and support of the Central Government, localities, the companionship and support of the people of the whole country and international friends; we hope and believe that the Party Committee, government and people of Ninh Binh province will continue to uphold the spirit of solidarity, innovation, creativity, promote the historical and cultural values, will, aspirations and spirit of the ancient capital, determined to build Ninh Binh into a bright spot for green growth based on the harmonious combination of socio-economic development with the preservation of cultural heritage, environmental protection, natural landscape; bring Ninh Binh to sustainable development in the era of striving for rich, civilized and prosperous development of the nation", Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long expressed.

At the opening ceremony, Chairman of Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee Pham Quang Ngoc emphasized: Organizing the annual Hoa Lu Festival on a large scale, methodically and appropriately demonstrates the continuation, inheritance and strong promotion of the value of Hoa Lu cultural heritage in today's contemporary life.

Hoa Lu Festival is an occasion for Ninh Binh and people across the country to commemorate and express gratitude for the great contributions of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang, the previous emperors and ancestors who had the merit of unifying the country, building the independence and autonomy of the nation, establishing the Dai Co Viet State, opening the foundation of legitimacy; arousing the tradition of patriotism, national pride and self-respect and the spirit of great solidarity of the Vietnamese ethnic groups in the cause of building, defending the fatherland and integrating into the world.

“Preserving and promoting the good values ​​of Hoa Lu Festival is to preserve the sacred soul of the ancient capital of a thousand years of civilization. The Party Committee, government and people of Ninh Binh province always respect, are proud of and create all conditions for the Festival to take place solemnly and joyfully, truly becoming a spiritual activity rich in national cultural identity, a place to return to for a large number of people and friends at home and abroad”, affirmed Chairman of Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee Pham Quang Ngoc.

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