Nguyen Hue later known as King Quang Trung, together with his two brothers Nguyen Nhac and Nguyen Lu, and the Tay Son army had driven away the northern Qing invaders in a seven-day battle during the Lunar New Year in 1789 which is still celebrated in the country today.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan and Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Huynh Ngoc Son were present in the service, which drew the interest of thousands of local and foreign visitors.

It also included the offerings of flowers and incense to King Quang Trung at his monument and a temple dedicated to the three Nguyen brothers in addition to the performance of Tay Son drums and Tay Son martial arts.