The photographs capturing President Ho Chi Minh's visit to Con Son (Hai Duong), carefully collected by the provincial museum and the Con Son - Kiep Bac Relic Management Board, reflect his deep affection for this land and its people.
On February 15, 1965, during his final visit to Hai Duong, President Ho Chi Minh arrived in Con Son and spent considerable time exploring the site. The images of his simple and close interactions have become invaluable historical documents. In the photo, President Ho Chi Minh talking with a large crowd of local residents during his visit to Con Son.
A photograph of President Ho Chi Minh reading the Con Son Tu Phuc Tu Bi stele, a valuable artifact at the Con Son - Kiep Bac Special National Relic Site. The stele, created in 1607, was recognized as a national treasure in 2017.
President Ho Chi Minh, alongside delegation members and the local people, visiting various locations in the Con Son area.
President Ho Chi Minh stopping to greet and talk with a Buddhist monk and local residents in Con Son.
In 1965, at the age of 75, President Ho Chi Minh remained in excellent health and high spirits. A photograph captures him and his delegation admiring the natural beauty of the Con Son mountains and forests.
President Ho Chi Minh, dressed in a white jacket, stepping up the temple stairs at Con Son, with an ancient tree standing behind him, still thriving to this day.
Wearing his simple attire and an old white pith hat, President Ho Chi Minh strolling through Con Son Pagoda. During his visit, he reminded everyone: "Officials and the people must protect historical relics and plant many trees so that this place will become a beautiful pine forest."
In 1965, President Ho Chi Minh visited multiple locations in Con Son.
A memorable photograph of President Ho Chi Minh seated on a stone table, taking a commemorative photo with officials and residents—a precious historical record of the Con Son - Kiep Bac Special National Relic Site.
A young child had the honor of sitting near President Ho Chi Minh for a photograph at the stone table.
President Ho Chi Minh, along with officials and local residents, visiting the Con Son Stream.
After warmly talking with officials and residents and enjoying the scenic beauty of Con Son, he paused to write his thoughts in the visitor’s book.
President Ho Chi Minh's signature.
BTA (Photos: baohaiduong.vn)