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

During the Tet holiday of Quy Mao, many tourists make pilgrimages 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 visitors visit the thatched house where his family members lived and where he spent his childhood. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Many people brought fresh flower bouquets 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