President Ho Chi Minh was the person who drafted and read the Declaration of Independence that gave birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, a great example for the Vietnamese people to follow with great ideology, bright morality and exemplary, pure, and simple lifestyle.
In the display space of the Engineer Museum, the statue of Uncle Ho is placed solemnly, with a red background with a yellow star on top, which is not only aesthetically meaningful but also a way to recreate a political symbol that has been shaped in modern Vietnamese history. The line "Opening the Way to Victory" is not only the 4 golden words Uncle Ho gave to the Engineers but also evokes his role in leading the Revolution, a truth that has been widely recorded in official historical documents.
In another scene, the image of a small child holding a book "Uncle Ho and lessons on morality and lifestyle for 2nd grade students" shows a very specific approach. Bringing Uncle Ho's ideology and moral example into general education. This is a program that has been implemented by the Ministry of Education and Training for many years, aiming to integrate moral education through simple, accessible historical stories to students. In a cafe for Gen Z, the line "Nothing is more precious than Independence and Freedom" along with the image of Uncle Ho - "He is the light", the image of the Declaration of Independence, expressing pride in being Vietnamese.
The image of Uncle Ho also appears in daily life. On tourist postcards, in souvenir shops, or on propaganda panels on the streets. This reflects a reality that his image has gone beyond the scope of history to become a popular cultural symbol. From any perspective, this is also a way for Vietnamese society to always remember and honor a leader, a cultural symbol of the nation.
It can be said that this is a form of "living memory", where history is not only repeated, but also seen, touched, and continued to be told through generations.
