Lotus Village Festival 2025: A special cultural mark
These days, Nghe An is bustling with preparations for the National Lotus Village Festival in 2025. This special event takes place on the occasion of the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2025), promising to bring together cultural imprints and deep gratitude for the beloved leader.
Convergence of important marks
The Sen Village Festival has long become an indispensable cultural and spiritual symbol of the people of Nghe An and is an opportunity for every Vietnamese person to express their respect and infinite gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh - the national liberation hero and outstanding cultural celebrity.
From the Sen Village Singing Festival movement in 1981, this event developed into a provincial festival in 2002 and was upgraded to a national festival every 5 years, coinciding with the anniversary of his birth.
In 2025, the Lotus Village Festival will return on a national scale, organized by close coordination between Nghe An province, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Public Security and the participation of many provinces and cities across the country.
According to the plan, the activities of the 2025 Sen Village Festival will take place from May 4 to 19. The opening ceremony will be an emotional night taking place at 8:00 p.m. on May 15, 2025, at Sen Village Stadium, Kim Lien Commune, Nam Dan District. The closing ceremony will take place on the evening of May 19, 2025 at Ho Chi Minh Square, Vinh City.
This year's festival has many rich activities, harmoniously combining the solemnity and reverence of the ceremony and the excitement and attraction of the festival.
The ceremony includes traditional activities such as: Flower offering ceremony in front of Uncle Ho's statue, parade to Uncle Ho's hometown, flower and incense offering ceremony at Uncle Ho's memorial house and Chung Son temple, and procession of Uncle Ho's photo from the memorial house to Lang Sen stadium.
The festival includes special art programs at the opening and closing ceremonies; the "Journey following Uncle Ho's footsteps - For the security of the Fatherland" race, the exhibition of large-scale propaganda paintings, the "Sen Village Singing Festival" performance, the "ASEAN Country and People" photo exhibition, the opening of the National Wrestling Championship, the 2025 Sen Village Festival Sports Competition, etc.
The most important activity of the 2025 Sen Village Festival is the inauguration ceremony of the “Uncle Ho Visits His Hometown” Monument, located at the Sen Village Stadium, where Uncle Ho twice visited his hometown and talked to the people. This is a meaningful gift from the Ministry of Public Security, expressing gratitude and deep respect for Uncle Ho. The statue is made of hydraulically pressed bronze using modern technology, recreating the simple and familiar image of Uncle Ho during his visits to his hometown. With a height of more than 10m (statue is 7.9m high), this project promises to become an important cultural and historical symbol of Nghe An.
Another highlight is the inauguration ceremony of the 9-storey waterfall at the tomb of Mrs. Hoang Thi Loan. This project shows deep gratitude for the birth and upbringing of President Ho Chi Minh's beloved mother. Inspired by images and objects associated with the life of Mrs. Hoang Thi Loan and Vietnamese women in the 19th century, the project is expected to contribute to beautifying the landscape of the relic site and attracting tourists. Each waterfall level is carved with a different flower, symbolizing boundless gratitude.
Notably, for the first time within the framework of the Sen Village Festival, locals and visitors will be able to admire a 15-minute low-altitude fireworks display at the Sen Village Stadium after the opening ceremony.
Special cultural and tourism festival
These days, the atmosphere of preparation for the 2025 Lotus Village Festival is extremely urgent and exciting. The Lotus Village Stadium, the venue for the opening ceremony and many important activities, has been upgraded, equipped with a large stage and a modern sound and lighting system.
The Kim Lien Relic Site is meticulously cared for, and lotus ponds are being cultivated to bloom in May. During the festival, Nghe An Provincial Youth Union will mobilize youth volunteers to assist visitors with transportation and tour guidance. Police and military units will strengthen security and order, creating an absolutely safe environment for the series of events. Everyone joins hands towards a successful festival season in President Ho Chi Minh's homeland.
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Towards the festival, the "Love Vietnam" project, implemented by Nhan Dan Newspaper in collaboration with technology partners at Kim Lien Relic Site at the end of March, is also an important highlight. The project applies NFC technology through a system of chip-mounted panels and smart interactive stations, helping visitors easily explore a rich archive of documents about Uncle Ho's homeland, family and childhood with just one touch of the phone. Information is conveyed vividly through articles, images and videos, providing a modern and attractive sightseeing experience.
The 2025 Lotus Village Festival is not just a regular commemorative event but has grown to become a unique cultural and tourism festival, attracting a large number of people.
The provincial Department of Culture and Tourism has developed a thorough communication strategy to spread the good values of the festival, and at the same time, plans to announce a special tour "Returning to Uncle Ho's hometown" to bring visitors a complete experience in Kim Lien - Nam Dan and related historical sites. The unique combination of traditional activities and new features will certainly create a memorable and emotional festival season.
Ms. Tran Thi My Hanh - Director of Nghe An Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism
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