222nd anniversary of death of King Quang Trung commemorated

(Bqp.vn) - The People's Committee of Binh Dinh province on August 24 held a solemn ceremony at Quang Trung Museum in Tay Son district to mark the 222nd anniversary of the death of Emperor Quang Trung (1792-2014).

Flower offering at the statue of King Quang Trung. (photo: Xuan Nguyen)

Chairman of Binh Dinh provincial People's Committee Le Huu Loc delivered a speech at the ceremony, reviewing the glorious history of the Tay Son Dynasty and biography of King Quang Trung - a national hero and military genius, who recorded resounding victories and great achievements in the cause of national construction and defence.

The most notable victories in the age-old history is the Ngoc Hoi - Dong Da victory, under which Quang Trung and Tay Son soldiers defeated the Qing Chinese invaders to liberate Thang Long (now Hanoi) 225 years ago.

At the ceremony, delegates offered flowers at the statue of King Quang Trung and offered incense at a shrine dedicated to the King.

The ceremony aimed to commemorate the great contributions of the national hero to the struggles for national defence and construction and to educate younger generations about national pride, patriotism and their duty of contributing to the nation.

The same day in Vinh city, Nghe An province, a ceremony was held at Quang Trung Temple to commemorate the anniversary of the national hero.

The People's Committee of Vinh, in co-ordination with Nghe An Museum, organised an exhibition displaying documents and objects related to Emperor Quang Trung and the Tay Son Dynasty including 150 objects, 40 images and scientific documents, and 60 books.

(Source: Nhan Dan)