Within the framework of the program, activities included offering incense at the Cua Bac historical site, taking commemorative photos, a poetry performance, and a family gathering. The poetry space "Songs for Mother" was the central part, where poems by Ms. Le Hang Huan were recited, along with sharing from relatives and friends, to better portray her spiritual life.

Attendees paused before each of Ms. Le Hang Huan's poems.

Mrs. Le Hang Huan was the wife of "General of Two Nations" Nguyen Son (1908-1956). She was the younger sister of the poet Le Hang Phuong (wife of the writer and cultural researcher Vu Ngoc Phan).

Her life was filled with hardship; she became a widow at the age of 30 and raised five children alone. These experiences became the inspiration for her poetry, with themes ranging from family, homeland, and country to international friendship. Some of her works have been published in publications such as Tien Phong Newspaper and Van Nghe Newspaper.

Notably, she wrote about President Ho Chi Minh with deep respect in works such as "Letter to Uncle Ho," "Offering to Uncle Ho," etc.; about war events, and about international figures such as Cuban leader Fidel Castro with the poem "Greetings, Fidel!" or Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov with the poem "Thank You, Titov." These poems contribute to revealing the authentic and emotionally rich perspective of a woman living and writing during a period of great upheaval.

Ms. Nguyen Viet Hang (the youngest daughter of Ms. Le Hang Huan) shared: “For me, the space dedicated to poetry is not only an opportunity for verses to be recited, but also a way to better understand the spiritual life and memories associated with each of my mother's poems. The family hopes that these creations will not only be preserved, but also shared, so that future generations can better understand her life and the years she lived.”

The poetry space was designed to be open and intimate, allowing participants to directly experience, listen to, and share. Besides poetry readings, the program also featured poems about mothers written by guests, as a way of extending the emotional legacy left by Ms. Le Hang Huan.

Some photos of Ms. Hang Huan and her family are displayed in the poetry space.

The commemoration is not only an occasion for personal appreciation but also contributes to reviving family values, memories, and the spirit of the times preserved through poetry. Through this, the image of Vietnamese women during and after the war emerges vividly, both resilient and full of love.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/van-hoa/doi-song/dac-sac-khong-gian-tho-loi-ca-gui-me-1033611