Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Contest Entry Code: a8da274108d1459685cb80cfc99c2d18

Unit: Individual

Place of creation: Ba Dinh Square – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi, Vietnam., Phường Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Việt Nam

This artwork captures a solemn moment at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – a monument of profound historical, cultural, and spiritual value to the Vietnamese nation. The photograph recreates the sacred space where the image of the great leader is preserved, while also expressing the boundless gratitude and appreciation of generations of descendants for Uncle Ho – who dedicated his entire life to the independence, freedom, and happiness of the people. With the somber gray of the sky and the image of the solemn guards, the artwork conveys a message of national pride, unity, and the aspiration for peace. This is not only a photograph preserving an impressive moment, but also a reminder to every Vietnamese person, especially the younger generation, to continue the tradition and build a prosperous and happy country.