Peaceful thatched houses in Uncle Ho's hometown.
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| The house of Mr. Nguyen Sinh Sac, the father of President Ho Chi Minh, is located in Sen village, Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district. This simple thatched house, nestled under the shade of betel nut trees and countless other lush green plants, is where the beloved President of Vietnam spent his childhood years. Photo: Le Thang |
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| According to many historical documents, in 1901, Mr. Nguyen Sinh Sac passed the imperial examination and obtained the title of Pho Bang (second-highest rank in the imperial examination system), a great honor for his family, clan, and the entire village of Sen. The people of Sen village built a five-room thatched-roof wooden house to welcome the Pho Bang returning home in triumph. Photo: Le Thang |
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| Simple furnishings in the home of the late Deputy Scholar Nguyen Sinh Sac. Photo: Le Thang |
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| Not far away is the house of Mr. Nguyen Sinh Nham - the grandfather of President Ho Chi Minh. Like many other houses in Sen village at that time, Mr. Nham's house had a simple structure, with a small garden planted with betel nut trees and some fruit trees and vegetables... Photo: Le Thang |
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| Visiting Sen village, tourists not only gain a deeper understanding of the lifestyle and character of the revered Father, but also leisurely stroll through peaceful places and simple thatched-roof houses in a tranquil setting, seemingly detached from the hustle and bustle of life. The photo shows the entrance to the house of Mr. Vuong Hoang My – a neighbor of the late Deputy Scholar Nguyen Sinh Sac. Photo: Le Thang |
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| The house of Mr. Vuong Hoang My - a neighbor of the family of the late Deputy Scholar Nguyen Sinh Sac in Sen village. The restored house has a structure of three rooms with wooden columns, bamboo walls, and a thatched roof, covering an area of approximately 50 square meters.2Each house has a bamboo curtain in front to protect it from rain and sun. The house floor is made of earth, about 20cm higher than the ground level. Photo: Le Thang |
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| Not far from Sen village is Tru village - the maternal hometown of President Ho Chi Minh. At this time of year, the rows of betel nut trees in his maternal hometown grow tall and green, blending with the deep blue sky to create a spacious and rustic atmosphere. Photo: Le Thang |
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| This is the house of Mr. Hoang Xuan Duong - the maternal grandfather of President Ho Chi Minh. The house is simple but extremely special because it is where President Ho Chi Minh was born and lived for the first five years of his childhood. Photo: Le Thang |
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| The house has an earthen floor, a thatched roof, and bamboo walls. During his lifetime, Mr. Hoang Xuan Duong was a virtuous man, respectfully called "Mr. Tu" by the people. The living space in his family home reflects the simple and virtuous lifestyle of a patriotic scholar who loved his people. Photo: Le Thang |
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| Visiting the home of Mr. Hoang Xuan Duong in Tru village, one cannot help but feel a deep admiration for his beautiful character and simple yet noble lifestyle. Photo: Le Thang |
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| The entrance to the house of Mr. Hoang Xuan Thuc's family - a neighbor of Mr. Hoang Xuan Duong's family in Tru village. Photo: Le Thang |
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| The houses in Sen and Tru villages are still preserved and restored according to traditional architecture, aiming to maintain a peaceful living space. This is also an impressive highlight for many domestic and international tourists when visiting President Ho Chi Minh's hometown. Photo: Le Thang |














