Sacred Uncle Ho Temple in Bac Lieu

Inauguration of Uncle Ho's temple on his birthday

About 40 years ago, there was a nearly 3km long road, connecting from Chu Y bridge (Chau Thoi commune bridge) leading to Uncle Ho Temple, formed entirely by the will, human strength and solidarity of the people of Chau Thoi commune. In particular, the road not only has traffic significance but also contains the steadfast affection of the cadres, soldiers and people here for President Ho Chi Minh . Currently, the road is named May 19th Street).

Uncle Ho Temple is located in Ba Chang A Hamlet, Chau Thoi Commune (Vinh Loi, Bac Lieu), about 5 km southwest of Vinh Loi District center, and was ranked as a national historical and cultural relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) in 1998.

The Uncle Ho Temple was built on a land area of ​​11,000m2 with main structures such as: the Uncle Ho Temple; the temple cover house; the exhibition house; the hall and office, the service area and the garden planted with many kinds of trees planted by the Party and State leaders who visited and planted as souvenirs. In particular, in the relic area there is a lotus pond, a type of flower always associated with the image of the homeland and the name of President Ho Chi Minh.

In addition to the main area of ​​the temple, there is also a flower garden and a hall to show documentaries introducing visitors to an overview of Uncle Ho's life and career.

President Ho Chi Minh Temple in Chau Thoi Commune, Vinh Loi District, Bac Lieu Province.

During his lifetime, President Ho Chi Minh believed that when the country was unified and the North and South were one, he would visit the people of the South. The two words “the South” always echoed in his mind. He once said: “The South is always in my heart”. When he was old and weak, in the midst of the fierce war in the South, he only urgently requested that the organization arrange for him to visit the people and soldiers of the South.

The people of the South in general and Bac Lieu in particular, although they have never had the chance to welcome Uncle Ho to visit, their feelings are always directed towards him with deep longing. They only hope that with determination to defeat the imperialists, the South will be liberated, the country will be unified, and the people of the South will welcome Uncle Ho to visit.

To show respect and mourn for him, after the funeral, the Vinh Loi District Party Committee, Soc Trang Province (now Vinh Loi District, Bac Lieu Province) directed and mobilized people in the entire district to build a temple to worship Uncle Ho.

In March 1970, Chau Thoi Commune Party Committee implemented the policy of Vinh Loi District Party Committee to build a temple to worship Uncle Ho. After the temple was burned down twice by the enemy, the people as well as Chau Thoi Commune Party Committee and Vinh Loi District Party Committee were determined to build a solid temple with cement, iron, etc.

The work of purchasing construction materials encountered many difficulties because they had to pass through many enemy outposts, but with the motivation of respect for Uncle Ho, the people of Chau Thoi commune volunteered to buy materials, each person buying a little, buying many times.

When preparations were completed, at 10:00 a.m. on April 25, 1972, Chau Thoi Commune Party Committee held a groundbreaking ceremony to build the temple to worship Uncle Ho. After 24 days and nights, not fearing enemy artillery fire, the people and Chau Thoi Commune Party Committee completed the construction of the temple.

Students of Hoa Binh A Primary School (Hoa Binh District, Bac Lieu Province) visited Uncle Ho at the Uncle Ho Temple in Chau Thoi Commune (Vinh Loi District, Bac Lieu Province) on the morning of May 17, 2025 (Photo: Nhat Ho).

On the morning of May 19, 1972 (Uncle Ho's birthday), the inauguration ceremony of the temple was held in the joy and solemnity of more than a thousand people in Chau Thoi commune and soldiers of Vinh Loi district, Bac Lieu province.

President Ho Chi Minh Temple becomes a "red address"

According to the leader of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Bac Lieu province: "Uncle Ho's temple has undergone many renovations and repairs, especially during the new construction period in 2010-2011. The area of ​​the temple was expanded according to the plan to include many items such as: the main temple where Uncle Ho's portrait is placed, the traditional house displaying historical artifacts, the ceremony yard, the welcome gate, the green park...

In particular, in 2011, Bac Lieu province completed the restoration and embellishment of Uncle Ho's temple phase 1 (area 11,000m2), phase 2 (area 34,000m2), with a total area of ​​over 45,000m2, total investment capital of over 54 billion VND, contributed by the Central, local and people.

Every year, this place attracts a large number of tourists and many people, organizations inside and outside the province take turns organizing trips to Uncle Ho's Temple to review his life, career and great contributions that he has brought to the Vietnamese people today to enjoy a prosperous and happy life.

Young generations inside and outside the province who visit Uncle Ho's temple have the opportunity to study, learn and follow his noble example to increasingly contribute their small efforts to the cause of innovation and national development.

Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa (Bay Khoa) - former Captain of the Uncle Ho Temple Protection Team, is now Vice Chairman of the Uncle Ho Incense Burning Club in Chau Thoi Commune, Vinh Loi District, Bac Lieu Province.

On major holidays, President Ho Chi Minh Temple is always the venue for many Party committees, authorities, organizations, police, army, etc. to hold incense offering and reporting ceremonies.

Currently, Uncle Ho's temple regularly organizes activities to celebrate his birthday, his passing away... Many youth union members from the district to the province visit the temple, organize Youth Union and Pioneer activities and other types of cultural activities, launch emulation movements to achieve achievements, present gifts to beloved Uncle Ho, organize ceremonies to report achievements and show gratitude to him...

Coming to Uncle Ho's temple in Bac Lieu, visitors will see the heroic spirit and intelligence of the army and people of Chau Thoi (Vinh Loi) as well as the hearts of the Party Committee, government and people of Bac Lieu towards the father of the nation through the artifacts displayed at the relic...

“Every year, on major holidays, the Ho Chi Minh Temple is always the venue for many party committees, authorities, organizations, and schools of the district and province to organize incense offering ceremonies, reporting ceremonies, admitting new party members and union members, awarding Party badges, celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival... for the young generation inside and outside the province to visit the Uncle Ho Temple to have the opportunity to study, learn, and follow his noble example.

In particular, the Ho Chi Minh Temple in Chau Thoi Commune has long been a “red address” for educating revolutionary traditions for generations; at the same time, it is a tourist destination that attracts many visitors from inside and outside Bac Lieu province to visit, study, and return to their roots,” said Mr. Tran Anh Thi - Chairman of Vinh Loi District People’s Committee.

Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa (Bay Khoa) - former Captain of the Uncle Ho Temple Protection Team, now Vice Chairman of the Incense Burning Club in memory of Uncle Ho in Chau Thoi Commune, Vinh Loi District, Bac Lieu Province, said: "That day, the news of Uncle Ho's death made the whole country's people, from the elderly to the children, unable to hold back their tears. After that, Vinh Loi District Party Committee temporarily borrowed a local house to hold a memorial service, mourn Uncle Ho and to serve as a place for people to offer incense to him.

In 1971, the enemy swept through Ba Chang A hamlet, and had the heart to burn down the place where Uncle Ho was worshiped. That action made the people indignant, determined to turn their grief into action. When the enemy destroyed the Temple, the heroic Chau Thoi army and people were determined to rebuild it. The following year, the construction of the Temple began and was completed in 24 hard, secret days. The Temple was safely protected until the day the country was reunified.

“I have been in charge of protecting and looking after Uncle Ho’s temple since 1972. Therefore, I remember very clearly every document and image about Uncle Ho displayed and preserved in the temple. When visitors come to visit, if anyone wants to learn more, I am ready to tell them everything, from the construction of the temple to the feelings of Chau Thoi people for Uncle Ho during the resistance war as well as at present,” Mr. Bay Khoa added.

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