Thousands of tourists visited President Ho Chi Minh's birthplace on the morning of September 2nd.
Huy Thu•September 2, 2024 13:14
On the morning of September 2nd, the Kim Lien Historical Site (Nam Dan district) welcomed thousands of visitors who came to offer incense and flowers in remembrance of the immense contributions of President Ho Chi Minh.
The mild, cool weather of early autumn is ideal for pilgrims from all over the world to visit President Ho Chi Minh's birthplace on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2nd). Photo: Huy ThuThe Kim Lien Historical Site has been decorated with colorful flags, flowers, banners, and slogans to celebrate the country's important holiday and welcome visitors to the birthplace of President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Huy ThuMr. Nguyen Trong Dinh (85 years old) from Khanh Hop commune (Nghi Loc district) shared: "Today, September 2nd, the day President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, is also the anniversary of his passing. My wife, children, and I have come to visit his hometown with great emotion and pride." (Photo: Huy Thu)Visitors tour the photo exhibition themed "President Ho Chi Minh's Testament - A Guiding Light" in Sen Village. Mr. Nguyen Quang Thach (43 years old), from Dong Anh District, Hanoi, and his family, who were visiting the exhibition, said: "This morning (September 2nd), the anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's death, my whole family came to visit his hometown with indescribable emotions. Words cannot express our boundless love and gratitude for President Ho Chi Minh." (Photo: Huy Thu)According to the Kim Lien Historical Site Management Board, thousands of tourists visited President Ho Chi Minh's birthplace on the morning of September 2nd. During this holiday, visitors arrived early and left late; by around 7 am, a large crowd had already gathered at various points within the historical site. (Photo: Huy Thu)Visiting President Ho Chi Minh's birthplace on September 2nd, tourists respectfully offer bouquets of fresh flowers to the family altar. Photo: Huy ThuThe time-worn artifacts in the Kim Lien Historical Site evoke memories of President Ho Chi Minh's childhood years in Lang Sen village, leaving visitors with a wealth of emotions. Photo: Huy ThuMr. Hoang Anh Tu (32 years old), from Nui Thanh town, Nui Thanh district (Quang Nam province), who was present at Sen village, shared: "Visiting Uncle Ho's birthplace on National Day, my family was deeply moved. Every time we visit the Kim Lien Historical Site, it leaves me and my family members with unforgettable memories." (Photo: Huy Thu)Many families and groups visited President Ho Chi Minh's hometown on National Day, dressed in the familiar red flag with a yellow star and conical hats. Photo: Huy ThuVisiting President Ho Chi Minh's birthplace on National Day left visitors with feelings of love, pride, and gratitude for the beloved President Ho Chi Minh – a world cultural figure, a great son of the nation, who dedicated his entire life to the country. Many visitors shared the same sentiment: Visiting President Ho Chi Minh's birthplace this time, they found the Kim Lien Historical Site to be increasingly more spacious, clean, and beautiful. Photo: Huy Thu Tourists visit the Kim Lien Historical Site on the morning of September 2nd. Video: Huy Thu
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