This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan, who is also head of the State steering committee for the organization of major events in 2009-2010. He said the project, including an incense offering and ritual ceremonies, will soon be submitted to the Government for consideration.

Under the project, a wide range of activities will take place in the northern province of Phu Tho and its surrounding areas from April 14 to 23 (from the 1st to the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month). Major events will be held at the Hung Temple historical relic site in Viet Tri City.

Deputy PM Nguyen Thien Nhan authorised the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism to make a report on the costume of the master of ceremony for the grand celebration of the Hung Kings’ death anniversary and the Hung Temple Festival and submit the report to the Political Bureau for approval by February 5.