Emotional crowd visiting Uncle Ho's hometown Kim Lien in May
(Baonghean.vn) - On the occasion of the 130th anniversary of Uncle Ho's birthday, tourists from all over the country made a pilgrimage to Sen Village and Hoang Tru Village in Kim Lien Commune (Nam Dan) to revisit his hometown with great emotion.
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In May, the road to Sen Village passes through rows of ancient mahogany trees, and the scent of wild lotus wafts in the wind. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Lotus scent follows tourists all the way into Kim Lien Relic Site. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Children visit beloved Uncle Ho's house with many emotions. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Many children held fragrant lotus bouquets to offer to Uncle Ho's altar. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Under the thatched roof of his paternal home, next to the altar of Uncle Ho's mother, visitors were moved to hear the tour guide tell about his hometown, family and childhood years in Lang Sen with a familiar Nghe An accent. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Among the people visiting Uncle Ho's hometown today, it was so touching to see many elderly people aged 80 - 90. When moving, some of them had to be led by their children and grandchildren. Ms. Luyen Thi Lap from Yen My district (Hung Yen) said: On the occasion of the 130th anniversary of Uncle Ho's birthday, the group that went with her had 50 people. This was the first time she had been to Kim Lien Relic Site. "I was extremely moved when I saw the thatched house of Uncle Ho's parents. From this house, he lived and left to find a way to save the country, becoming a great leader of the nation. Seeing and looking at it, I admire Uncle Ho even more" - Ms. Luyen said. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Among the crowd of people returning to visit Uncle Ho's hometown to celebrate his birthday, there were also people who had to move on crutches. He tried his best to visit Uncle Ho's childhood home again. Photo: Huy Thu |
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In particular, there was an elderly couple aged 96-91, residing in Vinh city, who were also present at the Kim Lien Relic Site. Despite their old age, they were still healthy and alert. The two of them held hands while visiting Uncle Ho's hometown, attracting the attention of many people. Photo: Huy Thu |
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Here, from the thatched roof of Hoang Tru, his mother's hometown, Uncle Ho was born and spent the first years of his childhood. Photo: Huy Thu |
So many emotions when visiting Uncle Ho's hometown in May. The artifacts stained with time in the Kim Lien Relic Site have left unforgettable impressions in the hearts of visitors. From his hometown, family and these simple thatched roofs have contributed to creating his great personality. "Ho Chi Minh is like his hometown and the house he lives in / Close but noble, simple but great and sacred". Photo: Huy Thu
