According to Bui Anh Tuan, a permanent member of the Hoc Mon district Fatherland Front, displaying Uncle Ho’s portrait at home makes people feel that Uncle Ho is close to each person to encourage them to do good things. “It was not a new thing, but it will never be an old activity as it brings with it a deep humanitarian significance,” said Mr. Tuan.

Dao Van Canh in village 6, Xuan Thoi Son commune, said that Uncle Ho is a beloved dad in each home who is close to their children to teach them good things. “I realise that studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s ethical example lies in simple things,” he added.

Tran Duc, a Catholic in Xuan Thoi Dong commune, expressed his thought that despite the religion he follows, he is a Vietnamese. “Vietnamese people are always proud of the beloved leader, Uncle Ho who brought independence, freedom and glory to the nation,” he said. “Worshipping Uncle Ho at home is the responsibility of each Vietnamese citizen. Loving Uncle Ho means loving the Vietnamese country and people.”

In Mr. Duc’s neighbor’s family, Ms Pham Thi Anh Hong, when asked what she learned from Uncle Ho, happily said that each member of her family learned a lot from Uncle Ho. “Children learn how to do small things such as studying well and saving money to help disadvantaged people,” she went on to say. “Since the day we put up Uncle Ho’s portrait, we realise that he is always in our hearts.”

Compiled by BTA