The life and patriotic activities of Mr. Phan Boi Chau are a symbol of a shining patriotic spirit, embodying loyalty and steadfast devotion to the country and the homeland.

When France concentrated troops at the Thuan An estuary (in August 1883), it was also a time when the Nguyen Dynasty was on the decline. More than 140 years after the fall of Thuan An, there are still relics, figures, and events that remind future generations of the patriotism and fighting spirit of the ancestors.

Hue, the former ancient capital, is a land with a resilient tradition of resistance against foreign invasion. Its peaceful rural outskirts, home to hardworking and loyal people, have produced many talented individuals and renowned historical figures.

During his childhood, President Ho Chi Minh and his family lived, worked, studied, and participated in patriotic activities in Thua Thien Hue for nearly 10 years. This was during the period of 1895 - 1901, when He was known as Nguyen Sinh Cung (from 5 to 11 years old), and the second period of 1906 - 1909, when He was known as Nguyen Tat Thanh (from 16 to 19 years old).

"The friendship between patriotic figure Phan Boi Chau and Doctor Asaba Sakitaro, and the friendly relationship between Vietnam and Japan" is the theme of a thematic exhibition, which has just been opened to the public on the morning of July 14 at Phan Boi Chau memorial site (at 119 Phan Boi Chau Street, Hue City).