Commemoration of the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh in Hungary: Spreading the ideals of international solidarity
WVR - On April 30, in the city of Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, the Vietnamese Embassy in Hungary, in coordination with the city authorities, solemnly organized a flower offering ceremony to commemorate the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2026), the 50th anniversary of the city erecting the Ho Chi Minh Monument (April 30, 1976 - April 30, 2026), and held a seminar on the theme "President Ho Chi Minh's Ideals on International Solidarity".
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| In a solemn atmosphere, Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Bui Le Thai, along with city leaders and delegates, respectfully offered flowers in memory of President Ho Chi Minh. |
Attending the event were Vietnamese Ambassador to Hungary Bui Le Thai; Mr. Zoltán Balaicz, Mayor of Zalaegerszeg; Mr. Bui Thanh An, Standing Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Nghe An Province; representatives of the Hungary-Vietnam Friendship Association, Vietnamese associations in Hungary, and numerous Hungarian friends.
In a solemn atmosphere, Ambassador Bui Le Thai, city leaders, and delegates respectfully offered flowers in memory of President Ho Chi Minh – a national liberation hero, an outstanding cultural figure, and a great thinker of the era.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Bui Le Thai expressed his emotion when participating in this particularly meaningful event with the delegates; emphasizing that President Ho Chi Minh was not only the great leader of the Vietnamese nation but also a prominent symbol of peace, national independence, freedom, and especially the spirit of international solidarity.
His vision of "Vietnam wants to be friends with all democratic countries in the world" reflects a forward-thinking perspective, laying the foundation for Vietnam's open, diversified, multilateral foreign policy of peace, cooperation, and development today.
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| Ambassador Bui Le Thai speaking at the ceremony. |
The Ambassador affirmed that in Ho Chi Minh's ideology, international solidarity is not only political support but also a bond of shared ideals and common responsibility of humanity. He always saw the peoples of the world as communities with a shared destiny, striving towards universal values such as peace, justice, and human dignity. The spirit of "nothing is more precious than independence and freedom" is therefore not only a truth for the Vietnamese nation but also a global message with a powerful impact on peace-loving peoples worldwide.
The Ambassador also expressed deep gratitude to the government and people of Zalaegerszeg for preserving and caring for the Ho Chi Minh Monument over the past 50 years as part of the city's cultural heritage and a vivid symbol of Vietnam-Hungary friendship.
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| The delegates respectfully commemorated President Ho Chi Minh – a national liberation hero, an outstanding cultural figure, and a great thinker of the era. |
The Ho Chi Minh Monument in Zalaegerszeg, inaugurated on April 30, 1976, is the only full-body outdoor statue of him in Central and Eastern Europe. The monument not only marks a special historical period when the Hungarian people strongly supported Vietnam in its struggle for independence and national unity but also serves as a vivid testament to international solidarity – a core value in Ho Chi Minh's ideology.
Speaking at the event, Mayor Zoltán Balaicz affirmed that the Ho Chi Minh Monument has become an inseparable part of the city's cultural life.
He emphasized that erecting the statue in 1976 was not only a decision with political-historical significance but also a moral choice of the community, reflecting the deep empathy and strong support of the Hungarian people for the just struggle of the Vietnamese people. The Zalaegerszeg city government will continue to preserve and promote the value of the monument as a symbol of friendship between the two nations.
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| Delegates take a group photo at the Ho Chi Minh Monument in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. |
As part of the commemorative activities, the seminar on "President Ho Chi Minh's Ideals on International Solidarity" attracted many profound speeches from Hungarian delegates.
The discussions affirmed that President Ho Chi Minh's ideals of international solidarity are deeply humane and have sustainable practical value. Accordingly, international solidarity in his ideology is not a formal alliance but a bond based on mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit. It is the solidarity between oppressed nations in their struggle for independence, as well as cooperation between countries for the common goal of peace and development. He always emphasized that nations can only achieve victory by relying on each other, supporting each other, and acting together for the common good of humanity.
Hungarian delegates particularly emphasized that during the historical period of the 1950s-1970s, the spirit of international solidarity was vividly demonstrated through the strong support of the Hungarian people for Vietnam, from fundraising movements and material support to deep empathy for the losses and sacrifices of the Vietnamese people, with many marches supporting Vietnam with the slogan "Vietnam - we stand by you". This spirit contributed to creating a solid foundation for the friendly relations between the two countries today.
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| Delegates speaking at the seminar on "President Ho Chi Minh's Ideals on International Solidarity". |
The seminar also affirmed that in the context of the world facing many global challenges such as climate change, conflict, inequality, and division, President Ho Chi Minh's ideals of international solidarity remain relevant. The delegates believed that only through cooperation, dialogue, and a shared sense of responsibility can the international community find sustainable solutions to global issues.
The commemorative activities in Zalaegerszeg not only serve as an occasion to remember and honor the great life and career of President Ho Chi Minh but also help spread the enduring values in his ideology, especially the ideals of international solidarity – a profound ideological legacy for peace, cooperation, and development in the 21st century; while also strengthening and deepening the traditional friendship and Comprehensive Partnership between Vietnam and Hungary.
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| Cultural performances at the seminar. |
(Source: WVR/VNA)
