Over 10,000 people visit President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum
As many as 10,788 people, including 1,149 foreigners, paid tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on May 19, on the occasion of the 129th anniversary of his birthday.
A long line people waiting to pay tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum (Illustrative photo - Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - As many as 10,788people, including 1,149 foreigners, paid tribute to late President Ho Chi Minhat his mausoleum in Hanoi on May 19, on the occasion of the 129th anniversary of his birthday.
The mausoleum management board closely coordinatedwith relevant agencies to ensure thorough reparations for the occasion. Visitorsto the mausoleum were served free water bottles and bread.
President Ho Chi Minh was born on May 19, 1890in Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district, the central province of Nghe An. Hedevoted all of his life to the national liberation while tirelessly strivingfor peace and progress in the world.
He led the nation to success in the struggle fornational independence and in establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnamfollowing the August Revolution in 1945. The President passed away on September2, 1969.
The mausoleum, open to the public on August 29,1975, is an important landmark of Hanoi capital city and stands integrated tothe political and social history of Vietnam. It was built in two years, from1973 to 1975, with materials donated by people from all over the country.-VNA
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A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, the President, National Assembly, Government and Vietnam Fatherlands Front paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on May 19 on the occasion of the late President’s 129th birthday.
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A long line people waiting to pay tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum (Illustrative photo - Source: VNA) 
