Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau Lê Đức Hạnh and representatives of Vietnamese organisations in Hong Kong offer flowers at the Tai Kwun heritage site on Tuesday. — VNA/VNS Photo Xuân Vịnh

HONG KONG — The Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong (China) on Tuesday organised a flower-offering ceremony in tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh at the Tai Kwun heritage site, a historic site closely associated with his revolutionary activities, including the founding of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) and his detention in Hong Kong in the early 1930s.

The event marked the 136th birth anniversary of President Hồ Chí Minh (May 19, 1890-2026) and the 115th anniversary of his departure in search of a path for national salvation (June 5, 1911-2026).

Vietnamese Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau Lê Đức Hạnh said that every year on May 19, the Consulate General joins members of the Vietnamese community in Hong Kong and Macau in visiting Tai Kwun, formerly Victoria Prison, where President Hồ Chí Minh was arrested and imprisoned during his revolutionary activities.

She said the annual activity recalls a pivotal chapter in Việt Nam’s revolutionary history while reminding younger generations of the sacrifices, hardships and moral example set by the country’s early revolutionary leaders in the struggle for national independence and reunification.

According to Hạnh, President Hồ Chí Minh’s time in Hong Kong coincided with a particularly important and dynamic phase of the Vietnamese revolution. It was also a period when the resilience and mettle of President Hồ Chí Minh and fellow revolutionaries were severely tested, while Việt Nam’s revolutionary movement began attracting growing international attention and support.

In addition to Tai Kwun, Hong Kong is home to several other historic landmarks linked to President Hồ Chí Minh’s revolutionary activities in the early 20th century, including Sung Wong Toi Park, where a stone from Sung Wong Toi Hill marks the site where he convened the conference leading to the establishment of the CPV. House No. 186 Tam Kung also served as one of his secret residences before his arrest.

Tracing these historic landmarks helps preserve revolutionary traditions, deepen historical awareness and promote cultural and tourism exchanges between Hong Kong residents and international visitors, she added.

Hạnh noted that the Tai Kwun heritage site has been restored and preserved by the Hong Kong authorities, with exhibitions documenting President Hồ Chí Minh’s activities and locations associated with his revolutionary journey. These tangible and intangible heritage values continue to provide lasting benefits for present and future generations while creating opportunities for historical research, academic study and cultural exchange.

She also highlighted the growing number of Vietnamese students in Hong Kong, noting that many young Vietnamese visitors now seek out sites associated with President Hồ Chí Minh and the revolutionary movement, helping nurture national pride and a spirit of dedication while enhancing mutual understanding with people of Hong Kong and the broader international community.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Overseas Vietnamese Association in Macau Dương Trung Đức said the Vietnamese community in Macau always keeps President Hồ Chí Minh’s teachings on solidarity close to the heart and hopes to further promote Vietnamese culture in the host society, contributing to better understanding and stronger friendship between the two peoples. — VNA/VNS