(HBO) - Setting up an altar worshipping President Ho Chi Minh, hanging his picture and offering incense and flowers on holidays and festivals has become a cultural practice in the lives of many families in the northern province of Hoa Binh. Particularly, on the occasion of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), Hoa Binh people usually offer incense and flowers on the altar to show their respect to President Ho Chi Minh whom they refer to as Uncle Ho.
Pham Ngoc The, former Deputy
Director of the Hoa Binh Young Socialist Workers’ school (now known as the Hoa
Binh provincial Boarding School for Ethnic Minorities) tells young people his
memories about his meetings with Uncle Ho.
For more than 30 years, Ban Thi Sinh from Tan Minh commune, Da Bac district,
has worshipped Uncle Ho. Sinh said that to her family, Uncle Ho is the greatest leader because of his
immense contributions and devotion to national defence and development. Celebrating the National Day, Vietnamese people also miss Uncle
Ho as he passed away on September 2, 1969, she said.
Quach Dinh Thi, from Yen Mong commune, Hoa Binh city, said that
every household in the Quach family has an altar worshipping Uncle Ho. It is a
way for people to remind themselves and educate their children and
grandchildren to remember his merits and try to contribute to building their
homeland and country.
Nguyen Huu Duc, former Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Phu Lao
commune (now Phu Nghia commune) in Lac Thuy district, has for years collected
thousands of photos and documents about Uncle Ho, and compiled them into
volumes titled "Following Uncle Ho’s Footprints”. He also uses a solemn space in his house to display documents.
Party members and students in the commune can come there to learn about Uncle
Ho a lot.
Pham Ngoc The, former Deputy Director of the Hoa Binh Young Socialist Workers’
school(now known as the Hoa Binh provincial Boarding School for Ethnic
Minorities), said that he was so lucky to meet Uncle Ho three times. Now, he
still vividly remembers the meetings and Uncle Ho’s warm teachings.
Every year, on August 19 and September 2, The and his children
and grandchildren come to offer incense at the relic site of a visit of
President Ho Chi Minh to the Hoa Binh Young Socialist Workers’ school.
On the occasion of
the 78th anniversary of the day President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of
Independence giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and 54th
anniversary of his death, Hoa Binh people promise to make efforts in developing
their homeland.
In the spirit of "Party members go first, the people follow”, all households of Party members in the Doan Ket sub-region in Da Bac town, Da Bac district, voluntarily removed gates and fences, and donated land when the road expansion project passed through their properties. Inspired by their example, 68 households in the sub-region quickly followed suit, contributing over 1,400 sq.m of residential and perennial cropland to widen the main road through the residential area. The exemplary role of Party members in Doan Ket stands as a shining example of studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality, and lifestyle.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a monthly meeting on May 29 to assess the implementation of socio-economic development tasks in the first six months of 2025, the progress of key projects, and some other important issues.
During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh always expressed his deep affection and special concern for children and youth. He once emphasized: "Caring for and educating children well is the responsibility of the entire Party and the entire people”; "First of all, the family (i.e. grandparents, parents, siblings) must do this job well”. "the Party Committees…, the Children’s Committee, the Youth Union, the education sector, and all related organizations must have specific plans to ensure children grow healthier and more progressive”. His teachings has been remaining valuable and serving as the guiding principles in the work of protecting, caring for, and educating children. In line with this ideology, Hoa Binh Province has continuously been prioritizing and investing resources in the well-being of children in recent years.
Mr. Nguyen Phi Long, the alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee chaired the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee to provide opinions on several investment projects within the province. There was the attendance of Ms. Bui Thi Minh, the Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Council; Mr. Bui Đuc Hinh, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee and other members of the Standing Committee; the leaders from other departments, agencies, and some localities.
The Standing Board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hoa Binh province held a meeting on May 28 to honour outstanding village elders, village heads, and reputable individuals from local ethnic minority and religious communities.
In mid-May, the provincial Museum organised an exhibition named "Duoi la co Dang Cong san Viet Nam quang vinh” (Under the flag of the glorious Communist Party of Vietnam). This meaningful activity took place in the joyful atmosphere to celebrate the country's major holidays and the Party congresses at all levels for the 2025-2030 term, towards the 14th National Party Congress.
