Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology of Patriotism and its Significance in Patriotic Education for Students in The Present Period

The purpose of this study is to clarify the basic contents of Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology of
Patriotism and its Significance in Patriotic Education for Students in the Present Period. Using
qualitative research methods, this study focuses on analyzing Ho Chi Minh’s works that discuss
patriotism; guiding documents on patriotic education of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union
and guiding documents of universities in Ho Chi Minh City. The research results show that Ho Chi
Minh’s Ideology of Patriotism was formed and developed based on traditional Vietnamese
patriotism. It is a noble spiritual product, creating a strong source of encouragement, uniting the
people, and fighting for national liberation. As the core force of the cause of building socialism in
the future, Vietnamese students are an important factor, deciding the future and destiny of the
country. Therefore, cultivating Ho Chi Minh’s patriotism in students is extremely necessary. When
understanding and imbued with the spirit of Ho Chi Minh’s patriotism, the student force will
practice and contribute to the cause of building and developing the country now and in the future.
Research also shows that if Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology on patriotism is closely combined with
education on moral values, traditions, and lifestyles of the nation, these are important solutions to
promote the role of Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology on patriotism in educating students about patriotism.