Hanoi, April 14 -- Reimagining origin legends through contemporary stage language, the opening art programme of the Hung Kings Temple Festival and the 2026 Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week, reflects the spirit of the Politburo's Resolution 80-NQ/TW, which places culture on par with the economy, politics and society, focuses on preserving and promoting heritage in modern life.

The Hung Kings Commemoration Day remains Vietnam's most sacred cultural event, honouring the nation's founders and symbolising solidarity among Vietnamese people worldwide. In 2026, the festival's opening ceremony and the Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week retain this significance while introducing a fresh artistic approach-bringing heritage out of tradi...