February 13, 2025 | 22:14 (GMT+7)
Statue of President Ho Chi Minh to be built at Cu Chi Tunnels Historical Site
PANO - A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of President Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space and Statue of President Ho Chi Minh at Cu Chi Tunnels Historical Site was held on February 12 by the Ho Chi Minh City Military Command.
The President Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space and the Statue of President Ho Chi Minh will be built at the Cu Chi Tunnels Historical Site, in a prominent and convenient location, allowing people across the country as well as international visitors to visit, learn, and participate in flower and incense offering ceremonies.
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Lt. Gen. Nguyen Van Nam speaks at the ceremony. |
The project is scheduled to be completed and put into use on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - 2025), contributing to enriching the cultural and historical values of the Cu Chi Tunnels Historical Site, one of the key sites for traditional education and a famous tourist destination in Ho Chi Minh City.
Speaking at the event, Commander of the Ho Chi Minh City Military Command Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nam emphasized that the construction of the President Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space and the Statue of President Ho Chi Minh at the Cu Chi Tunnels Historical Site is a profound tribute to the beloved leader of Vietnam. It is an opportunity for today’s generation to reflect on the glorious history and to educate the younger generation about patriotism and revolutionary spirit.
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Delegates conduct the ground-breaking ceremony |
The project is aimed at celebrating the 50th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification, the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - 2025), and many other national events. It is to motivate officers and soldiers of the city’s armed forces to strive for achievements in their work.
Translated by Chung Anh