President Ho Chi Minh is not only the beloved leader of the Vietnamese people but also a shining symbol of the spirit of national liberation struggle and an outstanding cultural figure, solemnly honored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). His name and great career have transcended national borders, becoming an endless source of inspiration for peace and justice lovers all over the world.
When May comes, avenues, roads, parks and places named after President Ho Chi Minh across the five continents are bustling to welcome thousands of overseas Vietnamese and tourists. They come here not only to express their deep respect and gratitude to the great leader, but also to learn about his life and revolutionary career, about the cultural and ideological values he left to humanity.
Avenue named after Uncle Ho in Africa
To express their deep gratitude and remember the great contributions of President Ho Chi Minh - who opened the path of national liberation for millions of colonial people around the world, the Angolan people have taken a very meaningful and respectful action. They named the largest, most beautiful and most magnificent avenue in the capital city of Luanda, the capital of this beautiful African country, after him. That avenue is called Avenida Ho Chi Minh, a symbol of admiration and solidarity between the people of Vietnam and Angola.
Respect and admiration for the world cultural celebrity
Avenida Ho Chi Minh is not only a vital traffic artery of the capital Luanda but also a testament to the profound influence of Ho Chi Minh's ideology beyond the borders of Vietnam. This avenue connects to another historically significant street, Cach Mang Thang 10 Street, and extends straight to Luanda International Airport.
Angola's economically significant road
Many tourists and overseas Vietnamese visit this place to express their admiration.
The most special and charming point of the avenue is at the end, where visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful Luanda Bay, one of the most charming natural seas in Africa. The majestic beauty of nature combined with the solemn name of the avenue has created a space that is both solemn and poetic, reminding of a great leader and a strong friendship.
Ho Chi Minh Monument in Moscow
Standing tall on Ho Chi Minh Square, next to the "Academy" metro station in Moscow, Russia, is a very unique monument complex of President Ho Chi Minh. This monument complex was established on May 18, 1990, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth. This is a very familiar place for Vietnamese people in the Russian Federation on holidays, festivals or family happy days. Overseas Vietnamese in the Russian Federation often come here to lay flowers in front of the Ho Chi Minh monument.
Sculptor Tsigal analyzed the circle of the statue as the image of the sun of Vietnam, with the implication that the sun of Ho Chi Minh always shines for the strong Vietnamese man standing up.
The main part of this bronze and granite complex is the gentle, smiling face of Uncle Ho in a giant circle. Below the circle is the statue of a young Vietnamese man full of vitality standing up. Behind the circle are two curved bamboo trees. The base below the monument has President Ho's immortal quote in Russian "Нет ничего дороже независимости, свободы" (Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom).
Statue of President Ho Chi Minh in Saint Petersburg, Russia
On June 30, the Saint Petersburg city government (Russia) coordinated with the Vietnamese side to solemnly organize the inauguration ceremony of the statue of President Ho Chi Minh, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's first visit to Petrograd, now Saint Petersburg (June 30, 1923 - June 30, 2023).
The bronze statue of Uncle Ho, majestic yet friendly, is located at the intersection of Ho Chi Minh Street and Prosveshcheniya (Enlightenment) Avenue in St. Petersburg. Uncle Ho sits comfortably, holding a book in his right hand, facing the East, toward Vietnam.
Governor of St. Petersburg City, Mr. Aleksander Beglov shared "President Ho Chi Minh is truly a national leader of Vietnam, he did everything to bring our two nations closer together. I believe that the young generation will open a new page of history, new opportunities from his achievements"
According to the decree, the anonymous square on the "Enlightenment" Avenue, No. 15, Vyborg District will now be called Ho Chi Minh Square, after the great leader of the Vietnamese revolution, and also the name of the sister city of Saint Petersburg. The square is located next to Ho Chi Minh Street, which has been named this since 1978. The square is also next to the Ho Chi Minh Monument, which was inaugurated in 2023 on the 100th anniversary of Uncle Ho's arrival in Russia.
According to information from the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, by the end of 2023, 76 places and structures around the planet bear the name of President Ho Chi Minh, the beloved leader of the Vietnamese people and a symbol of the spirit of national liberation struggle around the world. The presence of these places is not only a testament to his profound influence, but also a symbol of admiration and respect from international friends for the values he left behind.
With the great stature and profound human values that he left behind, not only on important holidays, but throughout history, Vietnamese people across the country have always expressed their deep gratitude to him. The actions, the songs, the meaningful deeds, all are expressions of gratitude and boundless admiration for President Ho Chi Minh, who has become an indispensable part in the heart of every Vietnamese.
