14TH NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM

Hanoi celebrates President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday with a series of events

Jenna Duong

May 20, 2025 / 09:46 PM

Hanoi is one of the localities hosting a number of cultural programs to honor President Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam's beloved leader.

THE HANOI TIMES — The Hanoi Department of Tourism is hosting a series of events to honor his enduring legacy and promote tourism on the occasion of the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birth (May 19, 1890 - 2025).

Strengthening tourism linkages with Nghe An

Hình ảnh 1 — A delegation of Hanoi tour operators visit Nghe An Province, the birthplace of President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Hanoi Department of Tourism

Marking the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birth and the 2025 Lotus Village Festival, which will include the unveiling of a statue of Uncle Ho, the Hanoi Department of Tourism has partnered with the central province of Nghe An's Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism to organize a fam trip for over 60 Hanoi travel agencies.

The delegation surveys key destinations and discusses developing tourism products with local tour operators in the central province of Nghe An.

There was also experience-sharing regarding state management, tourism promotion, and product linkages between Hanoi and Nghe An.

This partnership helps travel service providers establish connections with local attractions, fueling the development of new tours, travel routes, and tourism programs that cater to travelers' evolving interests and preferences.

Hình ảnh 2 — Visitors to President Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum receive complimentary refreshments and light meals. Photo: Hanoi Department of Tourism

Meanwhile, at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Hanoi authorities have offered visitors free drinks and meals. Free meals were provided during Reunification Day and Labor Day, which fall on April 30 and May 1, and will be offered again on National Day, September 2. A total of 110,000 meal packages are planned.

On May 19, 2025 – the birthday of Ho Chi Minh – the Hanoi Department of Tourism, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Guard Command, distributed 25,000 free meal and drink packages.

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