The banyan tree and the Lang Sen stadium – places that witnessed President Ho Chi Minh's two visits to his hometown.
(Baonghean.vn) - In the Kim Lien historical site (Nam Dan district), the banyan tree and the Lang Sen stadium hold significant meaning, as they witnessed President Ho Chi Minh's two visits to his hometown.
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| The banyan tree and the Lang Sen Stadium are located along the road connecting National Highway 46 withKim Lien Special National Historical SiteLocated in Sen 2 hamlet, Kim Lien commune. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Banyan treeA large, ancient tree, about 15 meters tall, casts its shade over a corner of the Sen village stadium. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The banyan tree and the Lang Sen stadium have gone down in history, having witnessed two visits by President Ho Chi Minh to his hometown: the first on June 16, 1957, and the second on December 9, 1961. Here, he had a cordial conversation with cadres, Party members, and farmers of Kim Lien commune. He kindly inquired about everyone's health, urging them to strive for excellence in production, to unite, and to love and support each other in order to build a prosperous and happy life. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The banyan tree's branches have spread out in all directions. Many roots extend from these branches down to the ground. To preserve and encourage the growth of these roots, staff at the Kim Lien Historical Site once wrapped them in straw and dried banana leaves. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The banyan tree remains lush and green all year round. In the summer, it usually blooms. Tiny clusters of yellow flowers, hidden among the leaves, add to the beauty of this ancient tree. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The banyan tree and the Lang Sen Village Stadium have been recognized as National Historical and Cultural Monuments. Next to the banyan tree is a stone stele and a sign indicating the site. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Mr. Nguyen Sinh Thu (81 years old), residing in Sen 1 hamlet, Kim Lien commune - who witnessed President Ho Chi Minh's visits to his hometown twice - shared: "On the day President Ho Chi Minh visited his hometown in 1961, like the people of Sen village, I arrived early at the stadium to welcome him. At that time, the banyan tree in the stadium was already quite large. For the past 60 years, this banyan tree has not only been closely associated with the people of my village but also serves as a testament to unforgettable memories of President Ho Chi Minh's visits to his homeland." (Photo: Huy Thu) |
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| Previously, the area around the banyan tree and the village stadium in Sen village was not surrounded by a fence; now, a fence has been built around the stadium. The ancient banyan tree is carefully tended and is increasingly providing abundant shade. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| About 25 meters from the ancient banyan tree, across the road, is the Sen Village Temple – an ancient and long-standing historical site of Sen Village, my maternal hometown. At this site, there is also a large banyan tree, providing shade for the temple. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The banyan tree, the stadium, and the Sen village temple form an important cluster of historical sites within the Kim Lien Historical Site. Every time we make a pilgrimage to President Ho Chi Minh's birthplace, seeing the banyan tree in the corner of the stadium evokes nostalgic memories of President Ho Chi Minh's visits to his hometown. Photo: Huy Thu |