Ho Chi Minh Museum opens the 13th year of the exhibition "Simple but noble examples"

On the afternoon of May 18, in Hanoi, the Ho Chi Minh Museum held the opening ceremony of the Exhibition "Simple but noble examples". The exhibition was held on the occasion of the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2025) and the summary of 10 years of implementing Directive No. 05-CT/TW of the Politburo "On promoting the study and following of Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and lifestyle" under the direction of the Central Propaganda and Education Commission, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (VHTTDL). This is the 13th consecutive year the Exhibition has been held at the Ho Chi Minh Museum.

Việt Nam•18/05/2025

Panorama of the Opening Ceremony of the Exhibition “Simple but Noble Examples”. Photo: BTHCM

Delegates attending the opening ceremony of the exhibition “Simple but noble examples”. Photo: BTHCM

Attending the opening ceremony of the Exhibition, on the guest side were: Comrade Ngo Dong Hai, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission; Comrade Hoang Dao Cuong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Major General Pham Van Hieu, Secretary of the Party Committee of Group 969, Political Commissar of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Protection Command; Dr. Doan Van Bau, Director of the Department of Political Theory, Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission; Prof. Dr. Luu Tran Tieu, Former President of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Association, representatives of the Embassies of North Korea, the Russian Federation, Malaysia, the Philippines, representatives of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vietnam...; representatives of the Department of Political Theory, Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission; Department of Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Regiment 375 of the Guard Command; scientists, representatives of the leaders of agencies and units in the museum and relic sector... On the side of the Ho Chi Minh Museum, there were Dr. Vu Manh Ha, Party Secretary, Director of Ho Chi Minh Museum and all officers, civil servants and employees of the Museum.

Speaking at the opening of the Exhibition, Dr. Vu Manh Ha, Director of the Ho Chi Minh Museum, said: “During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh paid great attention to setting an example of good people and good deeds. He once told his compatriots and comrades across the country: “Each good person and each good deed is a beautiful flower, our whole nation is a beautiful flower forest...”. The exhibition “Simple but noble examples” of the Ho Chi Minh Museum, held for 13 consecutive years (2013-2025), is an extremely meaningful political and cultural activity because it not only introduces and honors examples of “Good people and good deeds” but also helps the public gain a deeper understanding of Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, morality and style; so that each person, each family and each collective will continue to contribute practical actions that have a profound impact on life, so that the whole society is always a beautiful flower forest of good people and good deeds, respectfully offering to beloved President Ho Chi Minh.”

Dr. Vu Manh Ha, Director of Ho Chi Minh Museum, delivered the opening speech of the Exhibition. Photo: BTHCM

With more than 200 documents, articles and artifacts, the 2025 Exhibition "Ordinary but Noble Examples" introduces to the public 135 typical and advanced examples, including 71 collectives and 64 individuals with outstanding achievements selected by the Organizing Committee from more than 600 typical examples in studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style introduced and honored by the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, Provincial Party Committee, City Party Committee, and Party Committees directly under the Central Committee. In addition, the Exhibition also introduces a number of documents, articles, books and book collections on studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style, along with a number of badges that President Ho Chi Minh presented to good people and good deeds.

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the exhibition “Simple but noble examples”. Photo: BTHCM

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the exhibition “Simple but noble examples”. Photo: BTHCM

Exhibition content includes 02 parts:

Part I: Studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and lifestyle is a regular task of our entire Party and people.

The content of this section affirms that studying and following the example of President Ho Chi Minh was launched by our Party and State immediately after President Ho Chi Minh passed away with the emulation movement of Living, fighting, working and studying following the example of the great Uncle Ho! In that emulation movement, thousands of collectives and individuals across the country have strived to compete in labor, production and fighting, contributing to the building of a peaceful , unified, independent, democratic and prosperous Vietnam as Uncle Ho always wished.

Delegates visit the exhibition “Simple but noble examples”. Photo: BTHCM

Delegates visit the exhibition “Simple but noble examples”. Photo: BTHCM

The book series “Good People, Good Deeds” published in 1968, 1969. Photo: BTHCM

Collection of President Ho Chi Minh badges awarded to outstanding individuals in the movement “Good people, good deeds”. Photo: BTHCM

Badges awarded by President Ho Chi Minh to Hero of the Armed Forces Trinh To Tam and comrade Nguyen Van Coc. Photo: BTHCM

Collection of newspaper clippings about good people and good deeds that were praised and awarded badges by President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: BTHCM

Delegates visit the exhibition "Simple but noble examples". Photo: BTHCM

Part II: Simple yet noble examples

The images, documents, and artifacts in this section introduce to the public the stories of 135 outstanding organizations, groups, and individuals from all sectors and levels. These are shining examples in patriotic emulation movements in the fields of: Building a clean and strong Party and political system; Developing the economy, culture, and society; Building a revolutionary, disciplined, elite, and modern People's Army and People's Police. They are truly outstanding examples of will, determination, compassion, courage, etc. for us to learn from and follow.

Collection of books on studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style on display at the Exhibition. Photo: BTHCM

Delegates visit the exhibition “Simple but noble examples”. Photo: BTHCM

Each image and article of the Exhibition is a touching story about groups and ordinary people who have overcome their circumstances and fate, dared to think, dared to do, wholeheartedly and wholeheartedly devoted themselves to the benefit of the community, for the peace, prosperity and development of the country. They are worthy examples for us to learn from and honor.

The exhibition “Ordinary but noble examples” is an important event contributing to the timely encouragement and motivation of “good people, good deeds” examples across the country, making “Studying and following Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, morality and style” a regular task of the entire Party, people and army in the current cause of building and defending the Fatherland.