Attending the incense offering ceremony were Mr. Le Dinh Long - Secretary of Hai Duong City Party Committee, Mr. Nguyen Van Kien - Chairman of Hai Duong City People's Committee, leaders of departments, organizations, a large number of people and students.

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President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House in Ai Quoc Ward, Hai Duong City

During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh had special affection for the cadres and people of Hai Duong province. The province was honored to welcome Uncle Ho to visit 5 times, in 1946, 1957, 1959, 1962 and 1965.

On May 31, 1957, on his way from Hai Phong to Hanoi , President Ho Chi Minh visited Hai Duong province for the second time. He went to Ai Quoc commune (Nam Sach district, now Ai Quoc ward, Hai Duong city) to visit several families, including the family of Mr. Vu Van Trung in Vu Thuong hamlet, whose 3 children were in the army.

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Mr. Le Dinh Long - Secretary of Hai Duong City Party Committee and City leaders offered incense to commemorate Uncle Ho.

At the Provincial Party Committee Hall (later Nguyen Ai Quoc School, now Hai Duong Provincial Museum), Uncle Ho spoke to over 400 delegates who were regional cadres, provincial cadres, soldiers and people from all walks of life. He advised cadres, soldiers and people to raise their fighting spirit with the spirit of sharing hardships, always unite closely, strive to complete well the work of correcting mistakes in land reform and economic restoration to consolidate the North, creating a solid foundation for the struggle to unify the country.

During his visits to Hai Duong, President Ho Chi Minh spoke, presented badges, and presented gifts to commend and encourage cadres, soldiers, and people. He praised the achievements of the people and cadres of Hai Duong, especially in agricultural production and the cooperative labor exchange movement.

The 5 honors of welcoming Uncle Ho to visit have left deep memories in the minds and feelings of cadres, party members and people of Hai Duong province, increasing trust and excitement. Uncle Ho's thoughtful and simple teachings are great orientations for the Party Committee, government and people of Hai Duong throughout the process of building and developing from a purely agricultural province.

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A large crowd of people and students of Hai Duong City at the ceremony to celebrate the 135th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh

Welcoming Uncle Ho to visit is a priceless spiritual gift that contributes to encouraging cadres, party members and people of Hai Duong province to be determined to rise up and successfully complete political tasks in the period of promoting industrialization and modernization of the country.

Keeping in mind Uncle Ho's words, over the years, the Party Committee, government and people of Hai Duong province in general and Hai Duong city in particular have constantly and creatively applied his teachings and advice, promoted patriotic emulation movements, and successfully carried out all revolutionary tasks in different stages.

Minh Phong

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/lanh-dao-nhan-dan-tp-hai-duong-dang-huong-tuong-niem-chu-cich-ho-chi-minh-2402689.html