Chung Son Temple - full of remembrance and gratitude

Memorial and gratitude project for Uncle Ho's family
Located halfway up Chung Mountain - a land of outstanding people, the pride of Kim Lien (Nam Dan), a place that evokes the childhood years of the soul and intelligence of Ho Chi Minh, Chung Son Temple was officially inaugurated to respond to the expectations of the people of the whole country in general, and the people of Nghe An in particular - becoming the first solemn place of worship to commemorate and pay tribute to the great contributions of President Ho Chi Minh's family to the homeland and country.

This is also the first project to be completed, playing a consistent role in connecting famous landmarks associated with Vietnamese celebrities such as the great poet Nguyen Du, patriots: Phan Dinh Phung, Phan Boi Chau, Phan Chu Trinh; connecting intangible cultural heritages of humanity such as Ho Vi and Giam; connecting the quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine...

Chung Son Temple was built to meet the expectations of people across the country. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Attending the inauguration ceremony of Chung Son Temple, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was moved: “The temple to worship President Ho Chi Minh's ancestors was built in a land rich in historical, cultural and revolutionary traditions, where Uncle Ho spent his childhood. For the first time in the country, we have a solemn place of worship for his parents and siblings - to show gratitude for Uncle Ho's great contributions and the contributions of his family members, becoming a meaningful cultural and historical address.

Delegates cut the ribbon. Photo courtesy of Thanh Cuong

I warmly commend the leaders of Nghe An province, especially the leaders during the project's groundbreaking phase in 2012 - when the whole country was facing many difficulties due to the post-economic crisis period - for joining forces, with a strong will and unanimity to build a project of such special importance as it is today.

The completion of the Ho Chi Minh ancestral temple has deeply conveyed the history, culture and national identity of Nghe An province, demonstrating solidarity, unity and solidarity - consolidating national strength, promoting good humanistic values, and being the starting point for the journey to visit Uncle Ho's hometown of people across the country and international friends.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc praised Nghe An province and Bac A Commercial Joint Stock Bank for building a temple to worship Uncle Ho's family members. Photo courtesy of Thanh Cuong

Nghe An is proud and honored to be the hometown of President Ho Chi Minh - the genius leader and great teacher of the Vietnamese revolution, national liberation hero, outstanding cultural celebrity.

“The project has a very special meaning, demonstrating the Vietnamese people’s tradition of remembering the source of water, responding to the earnest desire of the people of Nghe An and the whole country to admire, remember and show gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh and his family members. From today, in addition to the familiar places such as the paternal and maternal homelands, Uncle Ho’s mother’s tomb, Chung Son Temple will become an important historical and cultural address in the journey back to the source of every Vietnamese person, when returning to the homeland of President Ho Chi Minh” - Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Thai Thanh Quy shared.

Provincial Party Secretary Thai Thanh Quy emphasized: Located in the historical - cultural - ecological tourist complex of Nui Chung, in the future, the temple will become a familiar destination for locals and tourists. Photo courtesy of Thanh Cuong

Chung Son Temple is built in harmony with the overall landscape and architectural space of the Kim Lien National Special Relic Site and in accordance with the development planning of the Chung Mountain Historical, Cultural and Ecological Tourist Area, with many attractive items such as the Dragon sticky rice field model, the Lotus River, the lotus stem silk weaving tour area, the production of herbal candle products... "In the future, the temple will become an attractive tourist destination attracting a large number of visitors, contributing to promoting the socio-economic development of the province" - the Provincial Party Secretary emphasized.

Later, in addition to the familiar addresses, we have another sacred and intimate destination, another place to express our gratitude and admiration for his family. This year, 78 years old, to get here, Mr. Ngu cycled 2 km in the blazing sun of the May days of Nghe An.

Delegates offer flowers and incense at Chung Son Temple during the inauguration ceremony. Photo courtesy of Thanh Cuong

Honored to be chosen to accompany the construction of the temple, over the years, Bac A Commercial Joint Stock Bank has devoted its efforts, efforts and sincerity as a child of Vietnam. “Remembering the immense merit of Uncle Ho, we do not forget to express our gratitude to our parents and relatives who have nurtured this great and respected man.

As a son of the homeland, with Vietnamese blood, respecting the talented and virtuous leader, the Father of the nation, with the approval of the Central Party Secretariat, ministries, branches and the government of Nghe An province, I and the collective of Bac A Commercial Joint Stock Bank vow to invest in the construction of Chung Son temple - the first product in the Chung mountain relic complex in Kim Lien commune.

Ms. Thai Huong shared: Being chosen to accompany Nghe An province to build Chung Son temple is a great honor and pride of Bac A Commercial Joint Stock Bank.

After a period of concentrating intelligence, financial resources, material resources, and overall planning for construction, the project has now been completed on the occasion of the 130th anniversary of Uncle Ho's birthday. A humble project with traditional ancient architecture with motifs expressing the sophistication and quintessence of Vietnamese craft villages, imbued with the national spirit of the temple located on a sacred land that has changed over the years, demonstrating the morality of drinking water and remembering its source, the people remembering Uncle Ho, the nation forever remembering the shadow of the homeland" - accompanying the construction of Chung Son temple, Ms. Thai Huong - General Director of Bac A Commercial Joint Stock Bank expressed.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc: “In the Notice No. 311/TB-TW dated March 8, 2012 of the Central Party Secretariat approving the proposal of Nghe An province on the construction of the temple, it was clearly stated: If the project is partly socialized, it is necessary to carefully select enterprises with enough heart and capacity to participate. I commend the North Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank - the unit that Nghe An has chosen with the province to complete this project. With her courage and will, showing deep enthusiasm, Ms. Thai Huong has devoted all her talent and material resources to build a temple with a traditional, simple appearance, with every construction detail carefully selected, bearing the quintessence of the Vietnamese soul and expressing the heroic and humble qualities of President Ho as well as the Truth - Goodness - Beauty of the project”.