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In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) in Laos, the school's teachers and students expressed deep affection for the leader who devoted his life to the fight for national independence, freedom, and the happiness of the Vietnamese people.

Students at the Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school draw a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: Xuan Tu/VNA)

On special occasions and national holidays in Vietnam and Laos, the Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school often organizes extracurricular activities. According to Teng Xaileexiong, a teacher at the school, these activities aim to help students better understand the close relationship between the two countries and nurture this bond for future generations.

In particular, on President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday, students are encouraged to visit the library to read books and learn more about the President. They also participate in activities designed to deepen their understanding of this beloved leader, inspiring them to embody his exemplary virtues and moral character. During these occasions, students discuss and explore his life and work, seeing him as the revered Father of the Vietnamese nation.

Pham Truong Thien An, a 12th-grade student at the Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school shares her thoughts on President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: Xuan Tu/VNA)

As an active participant in art activities on President Ho Chi Minh, Pham Truong Thien An, a 12th-grade student, said the President symbolizes boundless compassion and tolerance.

Having lived in Laos with her parents from a young age, An heard stories about Vietnam’s history and culture, especially on significant occasions, including Vietnam’s National Day (September 2), Reunification Day (April 30), and President Ho Chi Minh’s birthday (May 19).

From these family stories, An learned that President Ho Chi Minh was a figure of immense kindness and dedication to Vietnam’s national liberation. This has motivated her to enthusiastically participate in school activities related to him and her home country.

In a recent “Drawing President Ho Chi Minh” competition, An and her classmates created a portrait of Uncle Ho, accompanied by a lotus, the national flower of Vietnam, and the Vietnamese flag.

Though each student portrayed him in their own way, President Ho Chi Minh was consistently depicted as simple, approachable, kind, and revered. An shared that through her drawing, she wanted others to feel the warmth and kindness in his face and gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam.

Monthaphone Inthalangsy, a Lao student at the Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school shares her thoughts about President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: Xuan Tu/VNA)

Pakonengern Chanthavong, a Lao student, also expressed joy in participating in these activities, especially the art competitions depicting President Ho Chi Minh. She hopes to spread his admirable qualities to her peers.

Another Lao student, Monthaphone Inthalangsy, shared that she learns about the President’s virtues daily, through both his teachings and her lessons at school. As a result, she has developed deep affection and respect for him.

Through the competition, Monthaphone gained a greater appreciation of President Ho Chi Minh's life and character, further fueling her admiration for him. She also expressed her wish to study in Vietnam after graduation, hoping to spread Vietnam’s cultural values and contribute to strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Vietnam.

Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong, Rector of the Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school shares her thoughts in an interview. (Photo: Xuan Tu/VNA)

According to Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong, the rector of the Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school, the interactions between students in classroom lessons and extracurricular activities foster a deeper understanding of each other’s cultures and people, which in turn nurtures a love for their respective homelands.

A portrait of President Ho Chi Minh with children, drawn by students at the Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school. (Photo: Do Ba Thanh/VNA)

Teaching the students about President Ho Chi Minh and his invaluable contributions to the Vietnam-Laos relationship helps them understand the significance of preserving, nurturing, and developing this bond, as they represent the future of these two countries.

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