Meanwhile, over 500 visitors offered incense to the late leader at the Da Chong (K9) historical relic site in Hanoi’s outlying district of Ba Vi in the period.

During the most important annual festival in Vietnam, people often commemorate their ancestors and those who rendered great services to the nation.

A view of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

President Ho Chi Minh was born on May 19, 1890 in Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district, the central province of Nghe An. He devoted all of his life to the national liberation cause while tirelessly striving for peace and progress in the world.

He led the nation to success in the struggle for national independence and in establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) following the August Revolution in 1945. The President passed away on September 2, 1969.

His mausoleum, opening to the public on August 29, 1975, is an important landmark of Hanoi capital city and stands integrated to the political and social history of Vietnam.

K9 was a venue where President Ho Chi Minh, Politburo and Party Central Committee members decided the country’s crucial issues during the anti-American war. It was also chosen to preserve the body of the late President from 1969-1975.

PM Chinh visits Hanoi medical establishments ahead of Tet

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 8 visited medical workers and patients at the Vietnam – Germany Friendship Hospital and the Central Pediatrics Hospital in Hanoi, ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Japanese man visits Vietnam 30 times for the food

Inoue Keiichi has been to Vietnam 30 times in five years because every time he leaves he "misses" the country's beautiful and diverse cuisine.

Kien Trung palace to open to visitors during Lunar New Year

After five years of restoration and upgrade, Kien Trung Palace in Hue Imperial Citadel (Dai Noi) is set to open its door to visitors during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet holiday).

Over 1.5 million foreign visitors arrive in January

Vietnam received 1.51 million foreign tourists in January, up 10.3% from the previous month and 73.6% year-on-year and the highest monthly number since it reopened post-Covid.

Philippine president arrives in Hanoi for state visit

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and his spouse arrived in Hanoi on Monday afternoon, starting their two-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse.

Source: VNA