Canada, Czech Republic observe 126th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh

At the birthday bash, author Dr Nguyen Dai Trang also introduced guests to her two books on the life of Uncle Ho and his teachings, which were first published in 2010 and 2013.

“There are many reasons, to pay respects to the late president – his many accomplishments, his character, his leadership,” said Dr Trang. “For me, it’s his love of the common man.”

Vietnam Ambassador to Canada To Anh Dung praised the president for his military leadership and his support for the nation’s high ideals. He praised the late president for his pride in Vietnam.

While many citizens today are too young to have known Uncle Ho, they all benefit from his leadership, said Ambassador Dung.

On the same day, the Embassy of Vietnam in the Czech Republic held a dialogue on the teachings of President Ho Chi Minh that found the participation of more than 100 Vietnamese and Czech people from all walks of life.

“Ho Chi Minh was truly magnificent,” said Ambassador to the Czech Republic Truong Manh Son. “You just get a shot in your arm of patriotism, reminiscing about the greatest president we ever had.”

Ambassador Son spoke at length telling the guests about the childhood of President Ho Chi Minh through his later years when he travelled abroad to save the nation as well as the last years of his life.

“Ho Chi Minh believed in high moral values, and he spoke of them often,” said Ambassador Son.