Prime Minister attends festival celebrating Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory

Addressing the event, Vo Nguyen Phong, Chairman of the Dong Da District People's Committee highlighted the great significance of the Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory under the leadership of Emperor Quang Trung 229 years ago, during which over 20,000 Qing troops were defeated, liberating the imperial city of Thang Long and regaining national independence and freedom.

Since then, the 5^thday of the first lunar month has become the traditional day marking the historic victory which has also gone down in Vietnamese history as an immortal and epic struggle for national construction and defense.Dong Da Mound reportedly witnessed fierce battles between Emperor Quang Trung's soldiers and the Chinese invaders 229 years ago.The festival was held to promote the country's cultural values and educate young generations about the tradition of patriotism and national pride.

(Source: VGP)