Festival opens in Nghe An province to mark Uncle Ho’s 134 birth anniversary
Tuesday, 14/05/2024 10:19 (GMT+7)
2024 Lotus Village Festival opened on May 11 to celebrate President Ho Chi Minh’s 134th birth anniversary (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2024).
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Festival opens in Nghe An province to mark Uncle Ho’s 134 birth anniversary (Source: https://dbndnghean.vn) |
Diverse cultural activities, including a singing competition and a culinary contest on dishes made from lotus flowers, as well as painting and photo exhibitions showcasing President Ho Chi Minh’s life and revolutionary career, are taking place during the 2024 Lotus Village Festival in the central province of Nghe An.
As the highlight of the event, two music galas on May 11 and May 19 feature many songs illustrating the life and revolutionary career of President Ho Chi Minh.
In addition, on the occasion, local authorities made floral tributes in front of President Ho’s Monument at Ho Chi Minh Square, as well as offering incense at the Kim Lien relic site and Chung Son Temple in Kim Lien Commune of Nam Dan District, the hometown of the late President.
On this occasion, tourists and local people also have the opportunity to visit many historical and cultural relics, and unique tourist destinations in Nghe An province. The festival is an opportunity to introduce and promote to the whole country and international friends the culture, land and people of Nghe An, which are dynamic, friendly and always open to opportunities for cooperation and development.
The festival will run from May 13./.
Compiled by BTA