The monument with the theme "The South in My Heart" is a project with political significance, a cultural symbol that contributes to affirming Vietnam's sovereignty over its seas and islands, and reflects the people’s respect and reverence for our beloved President Ho Chi Minh.
The Central Square and Ho Chi Minh Monument project is located in Duong Dong ward, Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province, covering an area of 7.45 hectares. The Ho Chi Minh Monument and the relief sculpture are the most important components of this project.
The Ho Chi Minh Statue stands 20.7 meters tall, with the statue’s body measuring 18 meters, the pedestal standing at 0.3 meters, and the base at 2.4 meters. It is made of a bronze alloy weighing more than 93 tons. The statue and its pedestal are cast in bronze alloy, with a stainless steel frame inside. The surface of the pedestal is covered with black granite, with a reinforced concrete core inside. The statue’s attire is designed as a simple, unbuttoned coat with the flaps of the coat gently swaying in the wind, representing the close and humble relationship President Ho Chi Minh had with the people. The statue’s right hand is placed on the left chest, symbolizing the phrase "The South in My Heart."
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Central Square and Ho Chi Minh Monument project in Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province.
The entire statue radiates the aura of a leader with military strategy, profound wisdom, and boundless vitality. The overall height of the statue harmonizes with the surrounding space and the sea and sky of Phu Quoc. The statue was cast in the traditional bronze-casting village of Yen village, Nam Dinh.
Behind the Ho Chi Minh Monument is a two-sided relief sculpture, measuring 63 meters in length and standing 10.8 meters at its highest point, positioned on a 1.2-meter-high base. The relief sculpture is made up of 484 white stone slabs. The front side depicts images of significant historical landmarks from the 17th parallel southwards. The back side showcases images of historical landmarks tied to Kien Giang and locations affirming Vietnam's sovereignty over its seas and islands, from Sa Vi Point (Quang Ninh) to the Tho Chu Archipelago (Kien Giang).
A panoramic view of the Central Square and Ho Chi Minh Monument project.
The Central Square and Ho Chi Minh Monument is a project of political and cultural significance, contributing to the education of patriotism and national pride. The investment in this project reflects the sacred love, gratitude, and respect of the people of Kien Giang Province toward President Ho Chi Minh. This project also affirms Vietnam's sovereignty over its seas and islands in the southwest waters and serves to educate the younger generation to continuously strive and take responsibility in the mission of preserving and protecting the nation’s seas and islands.
