Uncle Ho's birthday in his homeland
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of May 19, the sky in Kim Lien, Nam Dan seemed clearer and more immense. In the sunshine of the May morning, in the fragrant lotus scent of each step of many children from all over the world, they came back to Hoang Tru, their maternal hometown, Lang Sen, their paternal hometown, with their love and endless longing for Uncle Ho. Today, we celebrate the 131st anniversary of Uncle Ho's birthday.
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In the complicated situation of Covid-19 epidemic, tourists visiting Uncle Ho's hometown travel in small groups and comply with recommendations on epidemic prevention. Photo: Quoc Son |
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Before entering the memorial site for Uncle Ho at the Kim Lien National Special Relic Site, all people are instructed to make a health declaration. Photo: Quoc Son |
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All information is fully recorded in the medical declaration form. Photo: Quoc Son |
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Checking body temperature before visiting Uncle Ho's hometown. Photo: Quoc Son |
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Police officers and soldiers offer flowers to commemorate Uncle Ho. Photo: Quoc Son |
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Lotus flowers in Kim Lien Relic Site. Photo: Quoc Son |
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Pink lotus flowers make people feel nostalgic when visiting Uncle Ho's hometown on May 19. Photo: Quoc Son |
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A moment of remembrance and gratitude for the great contributions of President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Quoc Son |
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Photo: Quoc Son |
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Cake celebrating Uncle Ho's 131st birthday. Photo: Quoc Son |
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In the church of Mr. Hoang Duong's family, there is still a letter that Uncle Ho sent to his mother's hometown. Photo: Quoc Son |
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This house was built by Mr. Hoang Duong - the father of Mrs. Hoang Thi Loan, who gave a part of his family's land to Mrs. Hoang Thi Loan and Mr. Nguyen Sinh Sac after they became husband and wife. And this is also the place where Uncle Ho was born on May 19, 1890. Photo: Quoc Son |
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This small space of the house in Hoang Tru village is where Mrs. Hoang Thi Loan gave birth to the boy Nguyen Sinh Cung - an outstanding son of the homeland, the national liberation hero, the genius leader of the country of Vietnam. Photo: Quoc Son |
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52 years after Uncle Ho passed away, generations of children and grandchildren still miss him. And every year on his birthday, people from all over the country still turn to him with deep respect and gratitude. Photo: Duc Anh |