Ngô Quyền (898 – 944), was born in a powerful patriarchal family in Đường Lâm district, his father Ngô Mân worked as Châu mục (the Head of one of 9 divisions at that time), and his mother of Phạm family lived in the same district. Ngô Quyền had 4 sons: Ngô Xương Ngập (Thiên Sách Vương), Ngô Xương Văn (Nam Tấn Vương), Ngô Nam Hưng, and Ngô Càn Hưng (No one succeeded). In winter of Mậu Tuất year (938) Ngô Quyền occupied Đại La citadel, killed Kiều Công Tiễn, and defeated the Southern Han invaders on Bạch Đằng River, ending more than 1000 years of Northern domination. In spring of 939, Ngô Quyền carried out the construction of an independent government, gave up the position “Tiết độ sứ”, proclaimed himself King, and settled in Cổ Loa - the capital of the Âu Lạc state under An Dương Vương. For his cause of the national defense and construction, Ngô Quyền has been honored as "king of the kings", “Ancestor of the national Renaissance”, and the hero of national liberation.

To pay respects and remember the first King of our country – Ancestor of the National Renaissance thereby promoting patriotism, a sense of self-reliance, and construction a rich and strong Vietnam, worthy of the resilient tradition of forefathers, District Party Committee - People's Council - People's Committee - Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee in Đông Anh district, Cổ Loa Commune People's Committee in collaboration with Thăng Long – Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center, Management Department of Cổ Loa Vestige Site organized an incense offering ceremony to commemorate King Ngô Quyền at Đường Lâm commune and Cổ Loa Special National Monument to celebrate the 1084th year Ngô Quyền proclaimed himself King and settled the capital at Cổ Loa (939-2023).

Incense offering at Ngô Quyền temple (Đường Lâm commune– Sơn Tây town  – Hanoi)

Offerings at Ngo Quyen temple Đường Lâm commune– Sơn Tây town  – Hanoi)

Incense offering at the temple of King An Dương Vương (Co Loa Special National Monument)

MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OF CỔ LOA VESTIGE SITE