In Pictures: May lotus blossoms adorn President Ho Chi Minh’s birthplace

These days, the lotus ponds in Kim Lien Commune, Nam Dan District, Nghe An Province, are in full bloom, exuding a gentle and pure fragrance, seemingly in celebration of President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday. It was exactly 135 years ago, on this very land, that the national hero Ho Chi Minh was born. He glorified our nation, our people, and our homeland.
The lotus embodies both the ordinary and the noble.
The lotus embodies both the ordinary and the noble.
The lotus not only symbolises purity, grace, and the resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people, but also reflects the essence of Eastern culture and Buddhism.

The lotus not only symbolises purity, grace, and the resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people, but also reflects the essence of Eastern culture and Buddhism.

Its fragile petals, layered delicately atop one another, quietly spread a pure and soothing scent.

Its fragile petals, layered delicately atop one another, quietly spread a pure and soothing scent.

Under the morning sun, pink lotus buds glow radiantly amidst a sea of green leaves.

Under the morning sun, pink lotus buds glow radiantly amidst a sea of green leaves.

Lotus blossoms perfume the air, blooming continuously from Sen Village, President Ho Chi Minh’s paternal hometown, to Hoang Tru, his maternal village.

Lotus blossoms perfume the air, blooming continuously from Sen Village, President Ho Chi Minh’s paternal hometown, to Hoang Tru, his maternal village.

Alongside the red lotus ponds, white lotus blossoms also bloom in quiet harmony.

Alongside the red lotus ponds, white lotus blossoms also bloom in quiet harmony.

At the Kim Lien Historical Relic Site, lotus blossoms have bloomed in abundance, honouring the memory of President Ho Chi Minh.

At the Kim Lien Historical Relic Site, lotus blossoms have bloomed in abundance, honouring the memory of President Ho Chi Minh.

Lotus arrangements have become highlights at the rural market fair in Kim Lien Commune, welcoming the 2025 Sen Village Festival.

Lotus arrangements have become highlights at the rural market fair in Kim Lien Commune, welcoming the 2025 Sen Village Festival.

The lotus blossoms not only bear witness to changes in rural life but also contribute to socio-economic development in the region. Several lotus-derived products have been recognised by the Nghe An Provincial People’s Committee as One Commune, One Product (OCOP) items, including: lotus heart tea, lotus leaf tea, lotus rice-scented tea, and butter-roasted dried lotus seeds.

The lotus blossoms not only bear witness to changes in rural life but also contribute to socio-economic development in the region. Several lotus-derived products have been recognised by the Nghe An Provincial People’s Committee as One Commune, One Product (OCOP) items, including: lotus heart tea, lotus leaf tea, lotus rice-scented tea, and butter-roasted dried lotus seeds.

In recent years, the area of lotus cultivation in Kim Lien Commune has expanded significantly.

In recent years, the area of lotus cultivation in Kim Lien Commune has expanded significantly.

Lotus flowers not only beautify the landscape and improve local incomes but also enchant countless visitors returning to President Ho Chi Minh’s hometown.

Lotus flowers not only beautify the landscape and improve local incomes but also enchant countless visitors returning to President Ho Chi Minh’s hometown.

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