Nearly 47,500 visitors offered incense and paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from February 2-10.
Of the figure, over 16,900 were foreigners. During the most important annual festival in Vietnam, people often commemorate their ancestors and those who rendered great services to the nation.
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At President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
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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.
The President Ho Chi Minh 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.
Culture-tourism village welcomes 500,000 visitors
The Culture-Tourism Village for Vietnamese Ethnic Groups on the western outskirts of Hanoi welcomed some 500,000 visitors from the outset of this year, up 20 percent from the same time in 2017, the village’s management board said on December 3.
Visitors to gain free entrance to Hoi An ancient town
Visitors will enjoy free entrance to Hoi An ancient town, a tourist attraction in Hoi An city, on December 4, as part of activities to mark the 19th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hoi An ancient town as a world heritage site.
Orchards in Bac Giang attract visitors
Citrus trees in Luc Ngan district of Bac Giang province have begun to bear fruit, promising to bring orchard owners in great revenue and helping them attract a large number of visitors.
Luc Ngan: Fruitful trees attract visitors
(BGO) – This time, citrus
trees in Luc Ngan district of Bac Giang province have begun to bear fruit.
Thanks to proper care, all plants grow well, promising to bring in great
revenue to orchard owners.
Source: VNA
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