Nearly 20,000 gifts of gratitude were distributed at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on May 19th.

(Chinhphu.vn) - On every major holiday, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area welcomes tens of thousands of compatriots and tourists from all over the country and internationally who return to respectfully pay their respects to Him.

The Hanoi Department of Tourism continues to coordinate with the Command of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to organize a program providing drinking water, milk, and bread for people and tourists visiting the Mausoleum. Photo: VGP

In 2026, the Hanoi Department of Tourism will continue to coordinate with the Command of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to implement a program providing drinking water, milk, and bread to people and tourists visiting the Mausoleum.

According to the plan, the program will be implemented during major holidays in 2026, including the Liberation Day and International Labor Day holidays on April 30th - May 1st; President Ho Chi Minh's birthday on May 19th and National Day on September 2nd. These are times when the number of visitors to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum increases significantly, making the need for services more urgent than ever.

It is expected that a total of 110,000 gift packages will be prepared, including drinks or milk with bread. Of these, approximately 45,000 packages will be for the April 30th and May 1st holidays, about 20,000 for May 19th, and another 45,000 for September 2nd. The packages will be distributed appropriately, according to the number of visitors at each time, ensuring there is no shortage or waste.

To ensure the program's effective implementation, the Hanoi Department of Tourism has assigned responsibilities to each unit within the Department to guarantee thorough and close coordination and preparation among all departments.

At the same time, the Office of the Command of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum also played an important role in arranging the location, receiving and organizing the distribution of gifts to people and tourists. This smooth coordination created tangible results for the program.

The gifts were distributed at the right time, to the right recipients, in a solemn yet warm and humane setting. This contributed to ensuring a fulfilling experience for everyone visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Amidst positive growth signals in Hanoi's tourism sector, humanitarian activities are becoming increasingly meaningful. According to a report by the Department of Tourism, in April 2026, the total number of tourists visiting Hanoi was estimated at 3.09 million, an increase of 13.3% compared to the same period last year. Total revenue from tourism reached approximately 12.65 trillion VND. In the first four months of the year, Hanoi welcomed approximately 12.14 million tourists, an increase of 20.9%, including 3.29 million international visitors.

These figures clearly reflect the capital's appeal during its period of strong recovery and development. In this growth trajectory, maintaining and promoting traditional values ​​and humane actions has become a crucial factor in helping Hanoi define its unique identity. Tourism is not simply a product or service, but also an emotion, a way of interacting with visitors.

The program providing drinking water, milk, and bread goes beyond its material value, demonstrating hospitality and appreciation for everyone who comes to the capital, while also contributing to strengthening the trust and goodwill of tourists.

In a tourism development strategy focused on quality and sustainability, activities like these are the foundation for Hanoi to build its destination brand. A city is beautiful not only because of its heritage and landscapes, but also because of its behavior and the subtlety in every small detail. More broadly, the program also reflects Hanoi's tourism industry's approach in a new phase, where the human element and community values ​​are placed at the center. Tourism development cannot be separated from social responsibility, and certainly cannot rely solely on growth figures.

The provision of essential supplies to locals and tourists visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a clear example of this orientation. It shows that tourism can directly contribute to community life, creating practical and tangible values.

In the sacred space of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, those small gifts were like a simple greeting from Hanoi to each person. Not elaborate, not ostentatious, but enough to leave a deep impression. And perhaps, it is from such simple things that the image of a capital city that is "Safe, friendly, high-quality, and attractive" is built up day by day, little by little, more persistently and convincingly than any slogan.

Minh Thu

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