[Photo] 80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness Through the Lens
Eighty years of Vietnam’s nation-building and development are vividly reflected in the National Achievements Exhibition themed “80 Years of the Journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness.” From the historic milestone of Autumn 1945 to today’s image of a country undergoing renovation, integration, and innovation.
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| On the morning of August 28, at the Vietnam Exhibition Center (Dong Anh, Hanoi), General Secretary To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, along with current and former Party and State leaders, attended the opening ceremony of the National Achievements Exhibition themed “80 Years of the Journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness.” (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| General Secretary To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and other Party and State leaders toured the exhibition space “Vietnam - The Journey to a New Era.” (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| Visitors captured moments at the display space “95 Years of the Party Flag Lighting the Way” within the framework of the National Achievements Exhibition. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| A child attentively reads the Declaration of Independence - the historic document proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam - on display at the exhibition. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| Visitors looked back on the nation’s historical milestones through 3D mapping technology. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| Young visitors experienced virtual reality technology at the booth of VTV. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| Youth from various ethnic groups, dressed in traditional attire, were present at the booth of the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, showcasing the cultural diversity of Vietnam. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| The exhibition space “Rich Province, Strong Nation” presented achievements of the renovation era; the history of formation, development, and transformation; along with cultural identity, advantages, and development potential of 34 provinces and cities. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| Representatives of embassies and international organizations visited the booth of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, learning about Vietnam’s historical milestones and outstanding diplomatic achievements over the past 80 years - from the struggle for independence and national reunification to the efforts of peacebuilding, development, and expanding international cooperation, including people-to-people diplomacy. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| The exhibition space “The Sword and the Shield” by the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense introduced a variety of modern equipment, attracting large numbers of visitors. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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| The National Achievements Exhibition is the largest of its kind to date, with the participation of 28 central ministries and agencies, 34 localities, and more than 110 major enterprises and economic groups. With over 230 booths covering the entire area of the Exhibition Center, it showcases achievements across nearly 180 professions and fields, featuring both indoor and outdoor display spaces. The exhibition is open to the public and visitors from August 28 to September 5, 2025. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
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