(Baonghean.vn) - Dedicating his entire life to the cause of national unification and independence, although always deeply missed, Uncle Ho only had time to visit his hometown Nghe An twice, in 1957 and 1961. In the hearts of Nghe An people today, every image and every word of advice from Uncle Ho during those two "highly meaningful" trips back to his hometown are forever engraved.
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| On June 14, 1957, Uncle Ho visited his hometown Nghe An for the first time. During this visit, he returned to Sen Village (Kim Lien, Nam Dan) - the place that holds many of his childhood memories. He was moved to say: "My hometown is full of love and affection/ Those fifty years were filled with so much love." Photo: Nghe An Museum. |
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| The banyan tree at Lang Sen Stadium (circled) - where Uncle Ho stood and talked with the people of Nam Dan during his two visits to his hometown. Until now, after several decades, the banyan tree still stands tall and spreads its shade, like a witness, marking and reminding of the meaningful event. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Uncle Ho spoke to cadres, soldiers and people of Nghe An at the Nghe An provincial hall during his first visit to his hometown in 1957. Here, he reminded that the province must be "diligent, thrifty, honest and upright", compete to increase production and practice thrift; and must unite more closely. Photo: Nghe An Museum Documents. |
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| The former Nghe An Provincial Hall is now located at the B stand of Vinh Stadium. The spacious yard has become a familiar place for cultural and sports activities for the people. The stele recording the event of Uncle Ho's visit and his advice still accompanies the pace of life today. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| On July 15, 1957, Uncle Ho visited the school for children of cadres from the South. Photo: Nghe An Museum Documents |
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| The school that educated the children of the Southern cadres who had regrouped in the past is now part of the Provincial Labor Culture House. The appearance of the places Uncle Ho visited has changed a lot. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| During his second visit to his hometown in December 1961, Uncle Ho visited the Vinh Thanh high-class cooperative (Yen Thanh) - the leading tree planting movement in the North. While Uncle Ho was talking to the cadres and people, the sun was high. A commune cadre went down to a local's house to borrow an umbrella to shade Uncle Ho. As soon as he raised the umbrella, Uncle Ho pushed it away and said: "I am not feudal". He pointed down at the sea of people below, also standing in the sun. Everyone was moved by his behavior. Photo archive |
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| The Memorial Site of Uncle Ho's Visit to Vinh Thanh Commune (Yen Thanh) seen from above. The countryside where Uncle Ho visited has now developed remarkably. The Memorial Site is a place to record Uncle Ho's images, an educational destination for the younger generation to study and follow the moral example and style of Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
Thanh Cuong - Phuoc Anh
