(Baonghean.vn) - During the cycling trip named "United States - Vietnam - New Journey", on the afternoon of January 26, the delegation led by Ambassador Ted Osius paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at Ho Chi Minh Square and visited Sen Village - Uncle Ho's paternal hometown in Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan.
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The US Ambassador’s cycling journey began on January 24 and Nghe An was the group’s destination on the 840 km journey from Hanoi to Hue. The trip, called “New Journey,” marked a new stage of development in Vietnam-US relations. |
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The US Embassy delegation solemnly held a memorial service for President Ho Chi Minh at the Square. |
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Ambassador Ted Osius, on behalf of the delegation, offered flowers to the spirit of the beloved leader of the Vietnamese people. |
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Leaving Ho Chi Minh Square, the group continued their cycling journey to visit Sen Village - Uncle Ho's paternal hometown in Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan. |
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Comrade Tran Ngoc Danh - Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs introduced Ambassador Ted Osius to the house of Mr. Nguyen Sinh Sac - father of President Ho Chi Minh. |
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Ambassador Ted Osius enjoyed learning about the history of Pho Bang Nguyen Sinh Sac's house - the place that witnessed President Ho Chi Minh's childhood days... |
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…and moved to see the simple artifacts in the simple thatched house. |
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The delegation took souvenir photos before leaving Uncle Ho's hometown and continuing their journey to provinces from Ha Tinh to Thua Thien Hue. |
Canh Nam - Thu Giang