Two World Leaders Visit the Legendary Stilt House of President Ho Chi Minh
Sri Lanka's leaders pay a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site
Hey there! Today's topic is all about a historic visit to Vietnam by not one, but two presidential figures!
Hà Nội, Vietnam - State President Lương Cường and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid a visit to the President Hồ Chí Minh Relic Site within the Presidential Palace on Monday, May 5th. This visit was part of the Sri Lankan leader's state visit to Vietnam.
The President Hồ Chí Minh Relic Site is an essential national historical and cultural relic, offering a glimpse into the life and career of the renowned Vietnamese leader. The site, where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked for the last 15 years of his life, houses numerous relics, documents, and original artifacts that highlight his life and revolutionary contributions.
During their visit, the two Presidents explored various relics associated with Ho Chi Minh's life, including the stilt house and his fish pond. They admired the bronze statue "Uncle Ho sitting working in the flower garden of the Presidential Palace" and perused artifacts that held memories of the late leader.
State President Lương Cường and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the President Hồ Chí Minh Relic Site in the Presidential Palace on May 5 morning. - VNA/VNS Photo
As they examined these historical treasures, President Cường shared stories about Ho Chi Minh's life and career with President Dissanayake. He emphasized that Ho Chi Minh symbolized the epitome of patriotism and revolutionary spirit in Vietnam, embodying a deeply moral, intelligent, and compassionate leader who devoted his life to the revolutionary cause of the Vietnamese people.
The Significance of Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House
Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, built in the traditional style of ethnic minority stilt houses in the Viet Bac region, served as the leader's residence from 1958 until his passing in 1969[4]. This humble dwelling stood in contrast to the nearby French colonial governor's palace, symbolizing Ho Chi Minh's commitment to a simple lifestyle and connection with the Vietnamese people[5].
Here, Ho Chi Minh strategized policies and led the revolutionary efforts against French colonial rule and later conflicts[4]. The house contains original artifacts, offering insights into Ho Chi Minh's austere lifestyle, work habits, and interactions with international delegations[4][5].
Sri Lankan President listened about the history of Uncle Hồ's Stilt House. - VNA/VNS Photo
Visitors to the site, now part of the Ho Chi Minh Relic Site, are drawn to the enduring legacy of this great leader as a symbol of patriotism and revolutionary dedication[4].
President Dissanayake was deeply moved by the simple yet meaningful space, which reflected Ho Chi Minh's pure, humble lifestyle and profound thought. He expressed his respect and admiration for Ho Chi Minh, whose ideals of independence and freedom continue to inspire people around the world. He also appreciated the warm reception he and his delegation received during their visit to Vietnam.
This visit to the Presidential Palace Relic Site by President Cường and President Dissanayake serves to strengthen the bond between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, further fostering collaboration in various fields.
[4] Enrichment Data: Key historical aspects of President Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House.[5] Enrichment Data: Background information on President Ho Chi Minh's lifestyle, work, and international interactions.
- The two world leaders, President Luong Cuong and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, explored the relics associated with President Ho Chi Minh's life, including his stilt house, during their visit to the President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site.
- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was deeply moved by the simple yet meaningful space of Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, reflecting the leader's pure, humble lifestyle and profound thought.
- Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, serving as the leader's residence from 1958 until his passing in 1969, housed original artifacts that offered insights into Ho Chi Minh's austere lifestyle and work habits.
- The visit by President Cuong and President Dissanayake to the President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site in the Presidential Palace aims to strengthen the bond between Vietnam and Sri Lanka and foster collaboration in various fields.
- The bronzed statue "Uncle Ho sitting working in the flower garden of the Presidential Palace" was admired by both the presidents, who also perused artifacts that held memories of the late leader.
- President Dissanayake expressed his respect and admiration for Ho Chi Minh, whose ideals of independence and freedom continue to inspire people around the world, as he appreciated the warm reception he and his delegation received during their visit to Vietnam.
