The film recreated the revolutionary activities of President Ho Chi Minh in Thailand during the 1928 – 1929 period, including building a revolutionary base to prepare for the building of the Communist Party of Vietnam in 1930.
He also assisted Thai people to build factories, schools and pagodas as well as taught oVs the national language, significantly contributing to strengthening the solidarity between Vietnam and Thailand.
‘Thau Chin in Siem Reap’, which was adapted from the historical script of Dinh Thien Phuc and directed by Bui Tuan Dung, was presented with an A prize for the literary, artistic and journalistic contest on ‘Studying and Following President Ho Chi Minh’s Moral Example’ on May 13. Actor Nguyen Manh Truong played Thau Chin in the film.
The touching film expresses Uncle Ho’s message of solidarity and national reconciliation, encouraging the oVs community in Thailand to unite in order to contribute to their fatherland’s development.
In addition to the screening in Bangkok on May 17, the film will be introduced in the northeastern region in Thailand such as Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon and Udon Thani where Uncle Ho lived and worked during his stint in Thailand.
On the occasion, an exhibition displaying more than 100 photos on the topc of Uncle Ho as well as landscapes and socio-economic development of Vietnam was held in Khon Kaen province.
The event offers an opportunity for oVs and Thai people to learn more about the simple life of President Ho Chi Minh, a national hero and a man of great culture.
