
On September 2, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read Vietnam’s Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. (VNA File photo)
This is an activity marking 35 years of UNESCO Resolution honouringPresident Ho Chi Minh (1890-1990) – a Hero of National Liberation and a GreatMan of Culture of Vietnam; and the 68th Liberation Day of Hanoi(October 10).
With more than 150 photos, documents and excerpts and dozensof artifacts and precious books related to the late President, the exhibition featuresmemories between President Ho Chi Minh with the capital city, as well as monumentsand statues of the leader in Vietnam and around the world.
In Vietnam, there are currently about 700 monuments, 30 statuesand squares and more than 100 monuments dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh.
Meanwhile, 35 monuments, statues, schools, roads, parks andmuseums named after the late leader of Vietnam in 22 nations around the worldsuch as Russia, France, Cuba, India, China, Laos and Thailand.
The exhibition will remain open for visitors until October13./.