The Hanoitimes - “I am one of the lucky ones but every day I wake up and wonder if my luck will run out. I have beautiful and normal children and now grandchildren but several of my friends in Vietnam have not been so lucky”. David Thomas, Director of Indochina Arts Partnership said: “I am one of the lucky ones but every day I wake up and wonder if my luck will run out. I have beautiful and normal children and now grandchildren but several of my friends in Vietnam have not been so lucky”. This is maybe the reason why he has spent a large of his time engaging to Viet Nam. Change outdated mind about Uncle Ho When Ho Chi Minh died on September 2, 1969, I was an American soldier stationed in Pleiku, South Viet Nam. At that time I only knew one fact about him, that he was the leader of the people we were fighting against. Therefore, we all naturally celebrated his death. That was the last time I thought seriously about him until 1987, when I returned to Vietnam for … [Read more...] about David Thomas: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam in my life, my career
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Best works on following President Ho Chi Minh’s morals awarded
The event was part of the celebration of the 128th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh and at the same time a practical activity to boost the realization of the Politburo’s Directive Number 5 in combination with the resolution adopted at the fourth session of the 12th Party Central Congress on Party building and revamping. Addressing the event, Nguyen The Ky, General Director of the Voice of Vietnam, emphasized that with their deep sentiment, gratitude, enthusiasm, creativeness, and tireless devotion, artists, journalists, orators, and press, cultural, art and publishing agencies had tried their best to raise awareness of President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morals and lifestyle and of its important role in the development of each person, family and society together with revamping the Party and the political system. An art performance at the event The Award’s Steering Committee decided to award eight A’s, 34 B’s, 67 C’s, and 55 … [Read more...] about Best works on following President Ho Chi Minh’s morals awarded
Stilt houses associated with President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary activities
The stilt house of late President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A photo exhibition featuring the life and revolutionary career of late President Ho Chi Minh in stilt houses was held in Hanoi on May 11. The event is part of activities to celebrate the 128th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890). The exhibition was divided into three parts titled “President Ho Chi Minh and stilt houses in Viet Bac revolutionary base”, “Uncle Ho’s stilt house in Hanoi”, and “Uncle Ho’s stilt house – symbol of thought, morality, style, national solidarity spirit and international integration”. A seminar was held the same day to promote the conservation of national relic sites recording the life and revolutionary career of President Ho Chi Minh. Participants shared stories about President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary activities associated with stilt houses. President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked in many … [Read more...] about Stilt houses associated with President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary activities
Publications on President Ho Chi Minh showcased
More than 1,000 precious and rare books, articles, and documents on display were collected and preserved by the Military Library over the past years. Visitors at the exhibition The event aims to help locals learn more about the life, career, moral example, and great contributions of President Ho Chi Minh to the revolutionary cause of the country and to the national construction and defense cause. In addition, the Military Library hosted a seminar “Ho Chi Minh Thought and the Vietnam People’s Army”, chaired by Hoang Chi Bao Ph.D., member of the Theoretical Council of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee. The exhibition will run until June 15. Translated by Minh Anh … [Read more...] about Publications on President Ho Chi Minh showcased
People line up to pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh
Although the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum did not open on April 30th, people from across the country flocked to Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi to visit the President Ho Chi Minh relic site.People pay tribute and show respect to President Ho Chi Minh who laid the foundation for the Vietnamese revolution and led struggle for national independence.Many people bring their children along to teach them about the important historical landmark of the nation and the humble lifestyle of Uncle Ho.Vietnamese people are marking two great holidays, including the 43rd anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30th) and the 64th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7th). CPV/VOV … [Read more...] about People line up to pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh