Uprising by national heroines commemorated

A ceremony marking the 1976th anniversary of an uprising led by the Hai Ba Trung (Trung Sisters) against foreign invaders was held in Me Linh district, Hanoi, on February 13.

Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan offered incense to commemorate the Trung Sisters. (Credit: laodong.com.vn)

The function was attended by Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan.

In 40 AD, the Trung Sisters staged an uprising against the Han invaders from China. In only a short period of time, the uprising regained the entire territory of Vietnam at the time.

After the victory, Trung Trac – the elder sister – became King and chose Me Linh, where the fight was launched, to be the capital.

However, the Han army returned three years later and defeated the Sisters and their army.

A temple was built after their death to commemorate the dedication of the Hai Ba Trung. Meanwhile, a festival is held on the sixth day of the first lunar month annually – the day the uprising began, which falls on February 13 this year – to pay homage to the Sisters.

The Hai Ba Trung Temple Festival will last until February 17 with diverse traditional rituals and cultural activities.

(Source: NDO)