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Ha Noi marks 224rd anniversary of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory


Ha Noi marks 224rd anniversary of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory
The 2013 Dong Da festival is opened with the sounds of Gong in memory of King Quang Trung-Nguyen Hue and Tay Son soldiers.
Ha Noi marks 224rd anniversary of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory
 Hovering dragon.

Ha Noi marks 224rd anniversary of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory
Artists perform the sounds of drums in the battlefield.
Ha Noi marks 224rd anniversary of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory
Drum dancing.
Ha Noi marks 224rd anniversary of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory
A dance to celebrate the victory performed by children.
Ha Noi marks 224rd anniversary of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory
In the early spring of 1789, Nguyen Hue, who was later proclaimed Emperor Quang Trung, launched a surprise attack and defeated more than 29,000 Qing soldiers during a five-day Lunar New Year battle.

Ha Noi marks 224rd anniversary of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory
Martial art performance.
Ha Noi marks 224rd anniversary of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory
An image of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da battle in Dong Da Hillock area.
Ha Noi marks 224rd anniversary of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory
Children offer peach blossoms to King Quang Trung and Tay Son soldiers.
Ha Noi marks 224rd anniversary of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory
Nowadays, for Ha Noi people, visiting Dong Da hillock festival has become an indispensable need at the beginning of the lunar new year.
Ha Noi marks 224rd anniversary of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory
The elders attend the well-blessing ceremony.
Ha Noi marks 224rd anniversary of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory
They pray for a new year of peace and prosperity.
The statue of King Quang Trung at the Dong Da Cultural Park.
The statue of King Quang Trung at the Dong Da Cultural Park.
Ha Noi marks 224rd anniversary of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory
Thousands of people from Ha Noi and neighbouring areas join in the festival.
Ha Noi marks 224rd anniversary of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory
To he, a traditional toy, attracts many children. The commemoration became a festival, involving many games and plays, such as wrestling, the swing and cock fights.


Source: vietnamnews.vn

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