Uncle Ho Temple

Uncle Ho Temple in Luong Tam Commune, Long My District, is a memorial temple dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh, located near Vi Thanh in Can Tho municipality. Built by local people during the wartime period to honor Ho Chi Minh, it is recognized as a National Historical Relic. The site features a solemn worship hall, exhibition area, landscaped grounds and lotus pond, serving as a place of remembrance and education.

Visitors can expect a quiet, landscaped memorial complex with a central worship hall enshrining a bust and images of Ho Chi Minh, exhibition rooms displaying photographs, documents and artifacts related to his life and the local revolutionary history, a ceremonial courtyard, lotus pond and gardens with shaded walkways. The setting is rural and peaceful, suitable for respectful sightseeing, photography of the architecture and grounds, and learning about local history.

The temple was initiated by local people and soldiers in Luong Tam in 1969 following the passing of President Ho Chi Minh, as a place to commemorate him during the wartime period. It was built and protected by the local community and later restored and expanded. The site has been recognized as a National Historical Relic for its association with the commemoration of Ho Chi Minh and the local history of Long My.

The temple serves as a cultural and commemorative center for residents of Long My and the wider Can Tho area, hosting annual memorial ceremonies, offering incense and educational visits. It reflects the tradition of ancestor and national figure veneration and is a place for community gatherings and patriotic education.