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| The 2013 Dong Da festival is opened with the sounds of Gong in memory of King Quang Trung-Nguyen Hue and Tay Son soldiers. |
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Hovering dragon.
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Artists perform the sounds of drums in the battlefield.
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| Drum dancing. |
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A dance to celebrate the victory performed by children.
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| 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. |
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| Martial art performance. |
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An image of Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da battle in Dong Da Hillock area.
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Children offer peach blossoms to King Quang Trung and Tay Son soldiers.
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| Nowadays, for Ha Noi people, visiting Dong Da hillock festival has become an indispensable need at the beginning of the lunar new year. |
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The elders attend the well-blessing ceremony.
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They pray for a new year of peace and prosperity.
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| The statue of King Quang Trung at the Dong Da Cultural Park. |
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| Thousands of people from Ha Noi and neighbouring areas join in the festival. |
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| 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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