Ho Chi Minh’s achievements:

 Culture:
- First, he initiated the movement to fight against colonialism, imperialism, liberated the
colonial nation, regained independence and freedom.
- Second, he soon saw the role and power of culture, and soon incorporated culture into the
development strategy of Vietnam. He said: "Một dân tộc dốt là một dân tộc yếu".
- Third, Ho Chi Minh was the first to introduce Marxism-Leninism into Vietnam, building a
worldview and methodology for building a new Vietnamese culture.
- Fourth, Ho Chi Minh culture was a harmonious combination of the quintessence of national
culture and human culture. Ho Chi Minh himself was a great revolutionary poet, writer and
journalist.
- Fifth, Ho Chi Minh culture didn’t confine itself to narrow-minded nationalism. He
appreciated all human cultural values, respects and accepts different values.
- Sixth, Ho Chi Minh was a brilliant embodiment of the culture of peace, peace diplomacy.
=> In short, the outstanding cultural house Ho Chi Minh had created a new era, a new culture
in the history of the Vietnamese nation, and also values that contribute to the cultural
development of the world.
 Literature:
Ho Chi Minh's literary career was imprinted in 3 genres: political essays, stories and
signatures, and poetry.
- The genre of political essays -> express revolutionary tasks through historical stages and
raising the national revolutionary spirit.
"Bản án chế độ thực dân Pháp": a sharp political work expressing the suffering of the
indigenous people and directly denouncing the French colonial regime
"Tuyên ngôn độc lập": a political document of great historical value reflecting our nation's
aspiration for independence and freedom and the resilient and persistent struggle of our nation
(ảnh) “Lời kêu gọi toàn quốc kháng chiến” (1946); “Không có gì quý hơn độc lập tự do”
(1966); “Bản Di chúc” (1965-1969).
- The genre of stories and autographs -> give readers deep vibes and great awareness with a
humanitarian spirit.
(ảnh) “Lời than vãn của bà Trưng Trắc”, “Chuyện con rùa”, “Những con người biết mùi hun
khói”, and ”Những trò lố hay là Varen và Phan Bội Châu”
=> expose the cruel, cunning, and deceitful face of the colonial government, expressing
passionate patriotism. and national pride.
- The genre of poetry:
 (ảnh) “Nhật ký trong tù”: Purposes:
+ to declare the inhuman prison and unjust Chinese society
+ to paint a great portrait of communist soldier Ho Chi Minh.
 In addition, Uncle Ho also wrote many poems with simple style to propagate the line
of the Communist Party of Vietnam and encourage the people to enthusiastically
participate in the revolution
(ảnh) “Tức cảnh Pác Bó”, “Cảnh khuya”, and “Đi thuyền trên sông Đáy”
-> express emotions and epic inspirations of the times
=>It can be affirmed that President Ho Chi Minh's writing and poetry career is an invaluable
legacy, having profound impacts on the thoughts and feelings of every Vietnamese person.
His literary works are also closely associated with the revolutionary cause, expressing the
noble thought and soul of a great man.