Thousands of tourists return to Uncle Ho's hometown on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit

During the Tet holiday of Quy Mao, many tourists make a pilgrimage to the Kim Lien National Special Relic Site (Nam Dan) to offer incense in memory of President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

When visiting Uncle Ho's hometown, all tourists visit the thatched house where Uncle Ho's family members lived and where he spent his childhood. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Many people brought bouquets of fresh flowers to commemorate Uncle Ho's family members. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Tourists respectfully offer flowers and incense at the altar of Uncle Ho's family. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

And listen to the explanation about President Ho Chi Minh's family and childhood. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Moved by simple, plain artifacts... Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Many groups of tourists took souvenir photos, recording the moment of visiting Uncle Ho's house at the beginning of the new year. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Leaving the relic site, visitors go to Chung Son Temple - where President Ho Chi Minh's ancestors are worshiped - to offer incense and make offerings. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Offering incense before Uncle Ho's ancestral altar and praying for good things in the new year. Photo: Dinh Tuyen