An exhibition entitled “Following in President Ho Chi Minh’s footsteps” is underway at the Ho Chi Minh City Book Street, displaying documents and images of the great leader’s life and revolutionary career, including his 30-year overseas journey to seek ways for national salvation. The program also includes exchanges and seminars introducing works about President Ho Chi Minh and map of his journey. The program runs until May 22.

The procession of Uncle Ho's photo to Lotus stadium. Photo: baophapluat.vn

The Lotus Village Festival opened on Tuesday in Lotus village, the hometown of President Ho Chi Minh in Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district, Nghe An province. Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Ta Quang Dong, said: “The Lotus Village Festival is an important cultural event in society. It’s an opportunity for Vietnamese people to show their respect and endless gratitude for President Ho Chi Minh. The Festival can help visitors learn more about his revolutionary life and promote the drive to study and follow his morality and style."

A 29-minute documentary on President Ho Chi Minh was first screened on the national TV on Tuesday night, and will be broadcast on the National Assembly TV on Thursday night. The film offers an insight into the late leader’s building of the culture of peace for the nation and the era.