The event was held in the lead-up to the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930–2026) and to mark the success of the 14th National Party Congress.

The 160sq.m project to build the memorial house and add several facilities at the E2 Hill historical site was approved by the Dien Bien provincial People’s Committee in 2025 and broke ground in June that year. Total investment stands at VND35 billion (US$1.35 million), poured by Ho Chi Minh City.

Inside the memorial house stands a seated bronze statue of President Ho Chi Minh, measuring 1.33 metres in height and weighing more than 500 kilograms.

The memorial house is expected to become an important cultural and spiritual space for Dien Bien province. With deep historical and cultural significance, it will serve as a “red address” for educating present and future generations on patriotism and revolutionary ideals.

Also on the morning of January 31, General Secretary Lam and his entourage laid wreaths and offered incense at the Dien Bien Phu Battlefield Martyrs’ Temple and the A1 National Martyrs’ Cemetery.

Party chief calls for stronger patriotism, resolve to follow President Ho Chi Minh

Party General Secretary To Lam attended and delivered a speech at a programme named “Ho Chi Minh – Journey of Aspiration 2025” to honour outstanding individuals and collectives in studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality and style in Hanoi on December 25 evening.