In the countryside of Le Thuy ( Quang Binh ), in August, local people are busy preparing to celebrate Independence Day, September 2. Visitors from afar often come to visit the memorial house of General Vo Nguyen Giap in An Xa village (Loc Thuy commune), where the General lived for 13 years of his childhood.
The number of visitors increased today, August 25, on the occasion of the 112th anniversary of the General's birthday.
General Vo Nguyen Giap Memorial House in An Xa Village (Le Thuy District)
The General’s family home is located in a small alley, next to the Kien Giang River. In the hot noon, we met many domestic and foreign tourists coming to visit and offer incense.
Domestic and foreign tourists visit the General's house
Mr. Vo Dai Ham (80 years old, nephew of General Vo Nguyen Giap) has been the caretaker of this house for nearly 50 years. He said that every time there are holidays such as April 30, July 27 or the General's birthday (August 25), he welcomes many visitors to the memorial house.
Mr. Vo Dai Ham told visitors about the times the General visited his childhood home.
"These past few days, I have received many visitors, some from the North, some from the South, and even people from my village or commune. Today, August 25, marks the 112th anniversary of the General's birth. Visitors have come to visit and ask me about stories from the General's lifetime," said Mr. Ham.
During the period 1945 - 1947, the house of General Vo Nguyen Giap's family was destroyed and burned by the French, leaving only the foundation. After 1975, the house was rebuilt on the old foundation. From that time, Mr. Vo Dai Ham and his family returned from Hanoi to Quang Binh to live and look after the house of General Vo Nguyen Giap.
After 1975, General Vo Nguyen Giap also returned to stay in this house many times during his business trips to Quang Binh.
Ancient star fruit tree in the memorial house
The memorial house grounds are about 2,700 square meters wide, with many trees, most of which were planted later. The only ancient tree that still exists from the time the General’s family lived here is the star fruit tree behind the house, which is over 100 years old.
The house was rebuilt on the old foundation.
Inside the house are displayed images of General Vo Nguyen Giap throughout his revolutionary activities.
The road leading to the memorial house of General Vo Nguyen Giap
Having the opportunity to visit the memorial house of General Vo Nguyen Giap, Mr. Peter, a foreign tourist, said that he has long admired General Vo Nguyen Giap.
"I learned a lot about General Vo Nguyen Giap, such as his time participating in the revolution, his historic battles, and his simple life in the peaceful countryside. I have not had the opportunity to visit the General's grave yet, but this time I will," said Peter.
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