Rector of the Lampang Rajabhat University Somkiat Saityhanoo (L) presents the book to a representative of the Thai Foreign Ministry at a ceremony on May 22 (Photo: VNA) Bangkok (VNA) – A book on the late President Ho Chi Minh, the first to be published in Thailand in both Vietnamese and Thai, was launched at a ceremony in the Thai northern province of Lampang on May 22. The book, titled “Chu tich Ho Chi Minh: Nguoi dat nen mong cho quan he Viet Nam-Thai Lan hien dai” (President Ho Chi Minh: who laid the basis for modern Vietnam-Thailand relations), is co-authored by Assistant Professor Dr. Truong Thi Hang at Lampang Rajabhat University and Prof. Chuan Petkaew at Suratthani Rajabhat University. The Thai edition is 507 pages long, and the Vietnamese is 387 pages. Its content revolves around Ho Chi Minh’s personality and his vision of international solidarity, particularly in building the foundation for the Vietnam-Thailand ties. Speaking at the launching … [Read more...] about Book on President Ho Chi Minh launched in Thailand
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People visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on his birth anniversary
Most of the visitors were children, veterans, and people from other provinces. Many overseas Vietnamese and international visitors also visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to pay respect to Uncle Ho Despite the blazing sunshine of the summer days of May, visitors flocked to the Mausoleum to express their gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh who devoted his whole life to national independence and freedom. Many agencies and organisations have chosen the birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh to report their achievements to the President. Many tourists can't help but feel touched when listening to introductions on the life of President Ho at Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts within the Presidential Palace. Long lines of people linger for a long time to see Uncle Ho's simple memorabilia at his house on stilts. At the Ho Chi Minh Museum near the Mausoleum, visitors pay great attention to the artifacts and documentaries on Uncle Ho's life and career. Over the past 60 years, since its … [Read more...] about People visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on his birth anniversary
Continuing to write epic of Ho Chi Minh era
With a deep patriotic spirit, President Ho Chi Minh sacrificed his life for the struggle for national liberation and for peace and happiness of the Vietnamese people. With a burning desire “the ultimate desire to make our nation independent, all people have food and clothing, and everyone to be educated”, he travelled all over the world to work and study the reality of the struggles of oppressed peoples and the nature of capitalism. The difficult journey led him to Marxism-Leninism as a historical necessity, which helped him to recognise that it was the only road for the struggle for national liberation, class freedom and liberating the people. It is a proletarian revolution, led by the Communist Party. Under his founding, training and leadership, the Communist Party of Vietnam has gathered the strength of great national unity, overcoming numerous difficulties and challenges to earn glorious achievements. It was the August Revolution in 1945 to establish the Democratic … [Read more...] about Continuing to write epic of Ho Chi Minh era
Art program celebrates President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday
An arts program was held in Hanoi on May 18, to celebrate the 129th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2019) and 50 years of implementing President Ho Chi Minh's testament. A performance at the program Addressing the event, Thuan Huu, a member of the Party Central Committee (PCC), Editor-in-Chief of the Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the PCC Communication and Education Commission, and Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association, said that President Ho Chi Minh's life and career is a shining example of patriotism, communist qualities, intellectual wisdom, revolutionary morality and great encouragement for generations of Vietnamese people. The art program aims to expresses the deep gratitude for the huge contributions of the beloved national leader to the country’s independence and freedom. The event gathered artists and performers, who brought songs and dances to the stage praising the Party and Uncle Ho, as well as the beauty of … [Read more...] about Art program celebrates President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday
President Ho Chi Minh portrait in posters
Around 60 posters, the majority of which are original prints, are on display at the Hanoi-based Ho Chi Minh Museum. The exhibition is a part of a series of activities to celebrate the 129th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19), and the 50th anniversary of implementing his testament. The exhibition took on the theme of “Uncle Ho Portraits in Propaganda Posters.” In this event, a new publication named “Portrait of President Ho Chi Minh – Perspective from Posters (1969 - 2011)” was introduced, consisting of paintings and articles by various artists and art historians. With impressive drawing techniques and concise language, the posters were able to successfully feature President Ho Chi Minh – the great, yet straightforward and approachable leader who has been idolised by generations of Vietnamese people. The exhibition is divided into four sections with the themes of “Ho Chi Minh – the soul of Vietnamese people,” … [Read more...] about President Ho Chi Minh portrait in posters