Gen Z in Nghe An continues to show their love for Uncle Ho.

Beyond familiar lessons or slogans, many Gen Z young people in Nghe An today are expressing their love for President Ho Chi Minh in more intimate and modern ways, such as making videos about his hometown, spreading history on social media, singing folk songs, or working as tour guides at the Kim Lien historical site.

Young people bring President Ho Chi Minh's hometown to the digital space.

In May, the lotus ponds in Nam Dan begin to bloom. On TikTok and Facebook, a series of videos about President Ho Chi Minh's hometown appear, featuring modern camera angles, background music with the melodies of traditional folk songs, and emotionally rich footage of Lang Sen village and the simple life in the birthplace of President Ho Chi Minh. Behind many of these products are students from the Gen Z generation.

Unlike previous promotional methods, this year's products opted for a fast-paced narrative, concise imagery, and language relatable to young people. Videos about lotus flowers, folk songs, and the simple thatched houses of Kim Lien quickly gained popularity on social media.

Notably, images of the Lotus Village Festival appeared extensively on platforms familiar to young people such as TikTok, Facebook Reels, and Instagram. From aerial videos of Lotus Village during the lotus blooming season, behind-the-scenes clips of the opening night, to everyday moments of the people of Kim Lien, everything was presented in a youthful visual language, suitable for the pace of digital audience reception.

An activity by the Lotus Village Festival media team. Photo: Provided by the team.

Many tourists from Hanoi , Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang have left comments expressing their desire to visit Kim Lien during the lotus blooming season. Numerous videos about President Ho Chi Minh's birthplace have been spontaneously shared by users on various platforms, creating a ripple effect that extends beyond the scope of a local cultural festival.

It is evident that innovations in communication methods are contributing to a different look for promoting President Ho Chi Minh's hometown today: more accessible, more vibrant, and more relevant to young audiences in the digital age.

Gen Z shares stories about Uncle Ho in Kim Lien.

Amidst the throngs of pilgrims flocking to Nam Dan in May, the sight of young female tour guides in traditional ao dai dresses, gently leading visitors through the simple relics of President Ho Chi Minh's family, has become familiar.

Tran Thi Thanh Thuy is one such young face. Born in 1999 in Thien Nhan commune, Thanh Thuy is currently the youngest tour guide at the Kim Lien Historical Site, but she always exudes maturity and composure in every word she speaks.

Tran Thi Thanh Thuy gives a tour guide to tourists at the Kim Lien historical site. Photo: Minh Quan

Graduating from the History Department of the Teacher Training College - Vinh University, Thanh Thuy came to tour guiding with a love for her hometown's history and stories about President Ho Chi Minh. However, being able to stand in front of the daily stream of visitors and tell stories about President Ho Chi Minh naturally and expressively is not easy. The young tour guide said it took her nearly 5 months to get used to the job, from studying materials and practicing her voice to learning how to convey emotion in each story.

According to Thanh Thùy, the biggest challenge of being a tour guide is not memorizing information, but rather ensuring that each storytelling session evokes new emotions in the audience.

"There are stories I've told thousands of times, but every time I see the emotion in the eyes of tourists, I still get choked up. This job makes me understand more about the simplicity and greatness of Uncle Ho," Thanh Thuy shared.

With sincerity and emotion in every story, the young female tour guide helps bring stories about President Ho Chi Minh closer to tourists. Photo: Minh Quan

In addition to her role as a guide, Thanh Thùy, like many young tour guides at the Kim Liên Historical Site today, actively seeks out more information, learns how to tell stories in a more relatable way to young people, and updates her communication methods to create a connection with visitors.

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, young people like Thanh Thùy are quietly fulfilling the role of "keepers of the memory" of President Ho Chi Minh in their hometown of Kim Liên.

Singing amidst the lotus blossoms of May

Amidst the vibrant pink hues of the lotus season in Nghe An province, folk songs continue to resonate in many artistic programs dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh. And what's remarkable is that more and more young artists are choosing to continue this tradition.

One of the standout figures is Ha Quynh Nhu, a singer born in 2004 from Giai Lac commune. During the 2025 anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday, Ha Quynh Nhu continuously appeared in many major art programs with songs about her homeland and President Ho Chi Minh . At the opening ceremony of the Lang Sen Festival, her performance of "Lullaby Amidst the Lotus Blossoms" left a deep impression on the audience.

The appearance of the young female singer continued to be a highlight at the opening art program of the 2026 Lotus Village Festival. On stage amidst the lotus blossoms of May, Ha Quynh Nhu's folk-inspired voice blended with songs about President Ho Chi Minh and her homeland of Nghe An, receiving enthusiastic responses from a large audience of young people watching live as well as on the festival's social media platforms.

Besides her stage performances, many videos of Ha Quynh Nhu's performances at the 2026 Lotus Village Festival have also been widely shared on TikTok and Facebook. These short clips, featuring the young woman in a traditional ao dai singing folk songs amidst blooming lotus flowers, have helped bring traditional music closer to younger audiences.

Singer Ha Quynh Nhu is a familiar face at the Lang Sen Festival's art programs in recent years. Photo: Minh Quan

For Ha Quynh Nhu, singing folk songs is not only an artistic choice but also a way to preserve the spiritual values ​​from the homeland of President Ho Chi Minh. Born and raised in Nghe An province, the young singer said that since childhood she has been familiar with folk songs and stories about President Ho Chi Minh, heard from her family, school, and through each Lang Sen Festival.

It's evident that these young people share a common trait: they don't choose to express their love for Uncle Ho through grand gestures or loud slogans. Instead, they continue this tradition through their work and life choices: media professionals tell stories about Uncle Ho's hometown through short videos, narrators tell stories through their voices and emotions, and artists convey their feelings through folk songs.

Each person contributes in their own way, but all are helping to preserve and spread the cultural and spiritual values ​​from the homeland of President Ho Chi Minh. And perhaps, that is also how today's Gen Z generation is continuing their love for Uncle Ho – naturally, intimately, yet responsibly amidst the pace of modern life.

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