In the winter of 938, King Ngô Quyền defeated the Southern Han forces in the famous Bạch Đằng River battle. In the spring of 939, Ngô Quyền established a fully independent government, abolished the position of Jiedushi (Military Governor), proclaimed himself king, and established his capital at Cổ Loa. This historic act ended over a millennium of Chinese domination and inaugurated a long period of independence for the Vietnamese nation.
On the occasion of the 1086th anniversary of King Ngô Quyền’s ascension and the establishment of the capital at Cổ Loa, the Thăng Long – Hà Nội Heritage Conservation Center and the Management Board of the Cổ Loa Relic Site, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Đông Anh District, the Department of Culture, Science & Information of Đông Anh District, and the People’s Committee of Cổ Loa Commune, organized incense offering ceremonies in honor of King Ngô Quyền at the Đường Lâm Ancient Village Relic Site and Đền Thượng – Cổ Loa Relic Site. In addition, water puppet performances and other artistic programs were held at the Cổ Loa Relic Site for the enjoyment of local residents and visitors.

Delegation offering incense at Đền Thượng – Cổ Loa Relic Site

Delegation offering incense at Phùng Hưng Temple (Đường Lâm – Sơn Tây)

Delegation offering incense at King Ngô Quyền Mausoleum (Đường Lâm – Sơn Tây)

Delegation offering incense at Ngô Quyền Temple (Đường Lâm – Sơn Tây)

Altar of King Ngô Quyền at Ngô Quyền Temple (Đường Lâm – Sơn Tây)

Water puppet performance at Cổ Loa Relic Site for residents and visitors. This event celebrated the 1086th anniversary of King Ngô Quyền’s ascension and the founding of the capital at Cổ Loa, honoring his historic achievements and preserving the cultural heritage of the nation.