Tens of Thousands Visit Ho Chi Minh's Birthplace on National Day

The Kim Lien National Historic Site in Nghe An province, central Vietnam, was bustling with tens of thousands of citizens from across the country on September 2nd, Vietnam's National Day. During this period, the Kim Lien site becomes a special place for people to visit the birthplace and historical sites associated with President Ho Chi Minh. For many Vietnamese citizens, celebrating National Day in their hometown, especially at the birthplace of their great leader, is an expression of deep patriotism and national identity. This large-scale visit to the memorial site speaks to the historical background since Vietnam's founding and the strong sense of patriotism shared by the people. In Vietnam, which has maintained and strengthened its identity as a socialist republic under a one-party system, President Ho Chi Minh continues to be the founding father and a symbol of national unity. National Day visits serve as an opportunity to reaffirm these national sentiments. While Vietnam continues its economic growth and urbanization, the value of cherishing connections to one's hometown and region remains strong. During national holidays like National Day, many people tend to return to their hometowns to spend time with family and visit ancestral lands, seeking to reaffirm their roots. Visitors to the Kim Lien site are not just tourists; they also deepen their understanding of Vietnam's history and socialist ideals by engaging with the life and thoughts of Ho Chi Minh. This symbolizes the connection between the legacy of the past and current development in contemporary Vietnamese society.