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Impressive moments from General Secretary To Lam’s visit to Nghe An

Thanh Cuong 17/05/2025 14:56

During his working trip to Nghe An province, General Secretary To Lam carried out a wide range of meaningful activities, highlighting his respect for national traditions, care for meritorious individuals, and attention to education and cultural development.

Đồng chí Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm phát biểu tại cuộc làm việc. Ảnh: Thành Cường
On the morning of May 15, shortly after arriving in Nghe An, the General Secretary held a working session with the Standing Committee of the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee.
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Following the session, he and the central and provincial delegations visited Vietnamese Heroic Mother Le Thi Sau, 102 years old, residing in Block 13, Ben Thuy ward, Vinh City.
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General Secretary visited Vietnamese Heroic Mother Le Thi Sau, 102 years old, residing in Block 13, Ben Thuy ward, Vinh City.
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Mother Sau has three sons, two of whom – Le Huy Minh and Le Huy Truong – are martyrs. Martyr Minh sacrificed his life during the 81-day battle of Quang Tri Citadel on July 11, 1972, while Martyr Truong was killed on June 9, 1965, while rescuing wounded soldiers on a naval ship at Ben Thuy port, which was bombed by American aircraft.
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General Secretary To Lam kindly inquired about Mother Sau’s health and expressed his joy at her well-being. He extended deep gratitude for the immense sacrifices and contributions made by her and her family during the resistance wars and peacetime.
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Later, the General Secretary visited Kim Lien High School in Nam Dan district and presented a STEM education practice room to the school.
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In a conversation with officials, teachers, and students, he emphasized the importance of focusing on education and training from early childhood, nurturing students to become individuals with political awareness, loyalty, patriotism, knowledge, scientific understanding, health, and good character.
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He expressed hope that teachers and students would uphold the traditions of their homeland and achieve greater accomplishments. He also encouraged students to strive to become worthy future leaders of the country.
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The General Secretary expressed his wish that every school in Nghe An would be equipped with a STEM practice room to help students master science and technology — key to national development in the modern era.
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On this occasion, students of Kim Lien High School presented General Secretary To Lam with a portrait they had drawn themselves in the STEM classroom.
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General Secretary To Lam and Party, State, and provincial leaders also attended a ceremony to unveil the sculpture “Vietnam – Golden Pages of History”.
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This light sculpture takes the shape of a history book, symbolizing Vietnamese history as a golden chronicle, with President Ho Chi Minh having written its most glorious pages. The work prominently displays his famous quote: “Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom” — an eternal truth guiding the nation's future.
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Also at the Kim Lien National Special Relic Site, the General Secretary and the Central delegation offered incense at the house of Mr. Nguyen Sinh Nham and visited the Lang Sen Library.
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General Secretary To Lam and Party and State leaders listened to an introduction about the family and life of Mr. Nguyen Sinh Nham.
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The General Secretary visited the Lang Sen library, built in 2008 by the Nguyen Sinh family clan, with mission to serve the public — especially officials, teachers, and students — free of charge, promoting reading, knowledge, and cultural values in President Ho Chi Minh's homeland.
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In the evening, General Secretary To Lam, along with current and former Party and State leaders and leaders of Nghe An province, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the statue “President Ho Chi Minh Returns to His Homeland".
Đồng chí Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm cùng các đồng chí lãnh đạo, nguyên lãnh đạo Đảng, Nhà nước và tỉnh Nghệ An cắt băng khánh thành Tượng “Bác Hồ về thăm quê”. Ảnh: Xuân Thủy
General Secretary To Lam, along with current and former leaders of the Party, State, and Nghe An province, cut the ribbon to inaugurate the statue "President Ho Chi Minh Returns to His Homeland."
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The statue "President Ho Chi Minh Returns to His Homeland" is a meaningful gift that the People's Public Security Forces respectfully presented to the Party Committee and people of Nghe An - the beloved homeland of President Ho Chi Minh. This is not only a typical work of art but also a sacred symbol of affection, gratitude, and special respect for him.
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This monolithic bronze statue, standing 12.5 meters tall, is modeled after a photograph taken during President Ho Chi Minh’s second visit to his hometown in 1961. Located at Lang Sen Stadium, where the President addressed the people during his visits in 1957 and 1961, the statue holds artistic, architectural, and historical significance.
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Later that night, General Secretary To Lam attended the opening ceremony of the Lang Sen Festival 2025, which featured a special art program titled “A Monument in Millions of Hearts”.
Đồng chí Tô Lâm - Tổng Bí thư Ban Chấp hành Trung ương Đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam và các đồng chí lãnh đạo Đảng, Nhà nước tham dự lễ khai mạc. Ảnh: Thành Cường
General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam - and Party and State leaders attended the opening ceremony.
Hoạt cảnh đặc biệt tái hiện cuộc hội ngộ đầy xúc động giữa Bác Hồ và chị gái Nguyễn Thị Thanh sau 40 năm xa cách tại Phủ Chủ tịch. Ảnh: Xuân Thủy
A moving reenactment of President Ho Chi Minh’s reunion with his elder sister Nguyen Thi Thanh at the Presidential Palace after 40 years of separation was presented, alongside a vibrant festival drum performance by cadets of the People’s Security Academy.
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A festival drum performance by cadets of the People's Security Academy.
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This year, the Lang Sen Festival is held on a national scale, co-organized by Nghe An province, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Ministry of Public Security.
Mỗi hình ảnh, mỗi thanh âm đều khơi dậy ký ức thiêng liêng về một thời khởi đầu giản dị mà lớn lao, nơi tỏa sáng một nhân cách vĩ đại sống trọn đời vì nước, vì dân.
The festival runs through May 19, offering a wide variety of cultural, artistic, and sports activities imbued with national identity.

Thanh Cuong