Various historic items on display at CPV exhibition

The “Dang ta that la vi dai!” (Great is Our Party!) exhibition opens at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in the capital city of Hanoi on January 18 to welcome the upcoming 13th National Party Congress and to mark the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s 91st founding anniversary (February 3, 1930 – 2021). It is organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Library of Vietnam, the Vietnam Military History Museum, and the Museum of Vietnamese Youth. On show are photos telling stories about the CPV throughout its 91 years of existence, including portraits of the Party’s chairman and general secretaries. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A visitor having a closer look at propaganda posters displayed at the “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition. The posters draw public attention to the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam which will take place in Hanoi from January 25 to February 1, 2021, with the participation of 1,587 delegates representing 5.1 million Party members. The exhibition features multiple sections, describing how the Party led the Vietnamese people to independence in the past, to major successes during the “Doi Moi” (renewal) process, and to the era of international integration, as well as Party building efforts today. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Among the exhibits at the show are 60 propaganda posters drawing public attention to the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam which will take place in Hanoi from January 25 to February 1, 2021, the participation of 1,587 delegates representing 5.1 million Party members. One of the posters reads: “Determined to successfully implement the 13th National Party Congress’ resolution.” The exhibition features multiple sections, describing how the Party led the Vietnamese people to independence in the past, to major successes during the “Doi Moi” (renewal) process, and to the era of international integration, as well as Party building efforts today. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition features multiple sections, describing how the Party led the Vietnamese people to independence in the past, to major successes during the “Doi Moi” (renewal) process, and to the era of international integration, as well as Party building efforts today. Photos in one section depict Vietnam’s achievements in economy, science and technology under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The show is being held at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts at No. 2, Hoa Lu Street in Hanoi from January 18 – 24. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A man having a closer look at photos exhibited at the event. In his address at the opening ceremony of the exhibition, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong said it aims to highlight the Communist Party of Vietnam’s leadership during the country’s struggle for independence, the “Doi Moi” (renewal) process, and national construction, and the Vietnamese people’s achievements in constructing and safeguarding the socialist Vietnamese Fatherland. The event also provides an opportunity to educate Vietnamese people, especially youths, on patriotism and inspire them to keep faith in and stay proud of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, Cuong said. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A variety of valuable books, documents and archives on the past 12 National Congresses of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) are showcased at the exhibition, giving the public an insight of the CPV’s important milestones in its 91-year history and its leadership in the country’s “Doi moi” and construction processes. The CPV was established in Hong Kong (China) in February 1930, and its first National Congress took place in Macau, China, from March 27 – 31, 1935, with the participation of 13 delegates from domestic Party committees as well as overseas Party organisations. Since its establishment, the Party has held 12 National Congresses, each of which marked important historical milestones in recognising the Vietnamese revolution's victories, achievements and lessons. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A variety of valuable books, documents and archives on the past 12 National Congresses of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) are showcased at the exhibition, giving the public an insight of the CPV’s important milestones in its 91-year history and its leadership in the country’s “Doi moi” and construction processes. The event is being held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Library of Vietnam, the Vietnam Military History Museum, and the Museum of Vietnamese Youth at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts at No. 2, Hoa Lu Street in Hanoi from January 18 – 24. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition features multiple sections, describing how the Party led the Vietnamese people to independence in the past, to major successes during the “Doi Moi” (renewal) process, and to the era of international integration, as well as Party building efforts today. In his address at the opening ceremony of the exhibition, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong said the event provides an opportunity to educate Vietnamese people, especially youths, on patriotism and inspire them to keep faith in and stay proud of the Party and late President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A series of documents are on display at the “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition, providing the public with a better understanding of how the Communist Party of Vietnam was founded and how it led Vietnamese people to fight for independence in the past, reconstruct and safeguard the country and build socialism nowadays. In his address at the opening ceremony of the exhibition, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong said the event provides an opportunity to educate Vietnamese people, especially youths, on patriotism and inspire them to keep faith in and stay proud of the Party and late President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A series of documents are on display at the “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition, providing the public with a better understanding of how the Communist Party of Vietnam was founded and how it led Vietnamese people to fight for independence in the past, reconstruct and safeguard the country and build socialism nowadays. They include documents and letters penned by President Ho Chi Minh and Party General Secretaries. There are also the Party leaders’ personal belongings made from ammunition casings and pieces of airplane wreckage during the wartime, as well as documents related to Dang Thuy Tram, a heroine doctor who sacrificed her lilfe in the American war. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The official document ordering the establishment of the Vietnam Armed Propaganda Unit for National Liberation, the first major unit of the revolutionary armed forces and the predecessor of the Vietnam People’s Army, in December 1944 (right). The team was commanded by General Vo Nguyen Giap and consisted of 34 members, armed with only small guns of various kinds. The document is among a series of others on display at the “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition, providing the public a better understanding of how the Communist Party of Vietnam was founded and how it led Vietnamese people to fight for independence in the past, reconstruct and safeguard the country and build socialism nowadays. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A copy of the Declaration of Independence for the Democratic Republic of Vietnam is also on display. It was delivered by President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi on September 2, 1945, marking the very start of Vietnam's first democratic regime, after centuries of feudal, semi-feudal and colonial rules. It is among a series of documents on display at the “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition, providing the public a better understanding of how the Communist Party of Vietnam was founded and how it led Vietnamese people to fight for independence in the past, reconstruct and safeguard the country and build socialism nowadays. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A series of documents are on display at the “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition, providing the public a better understanding of how the Communist Party of Vietnam was founded and how it led Vietnamese people to fight for independence in the past, reconstruct and safeguard the country and build socialism nowadays. In his address at the opening ceremony of the exhibition, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong said the event provides an opportunity to educate Vietnamese people, especially youths, on patriotism and inspire them to keep faith in and stay proud of the Party and late President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Personal belongings of Vietnamese young voluntary soldiers made from bamboo in the war against the French. In his address at the opening ceremony of the exhibition, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong said the show aims to highlight the Communist Party of Vietnam’s leadership during the country’s struggle for independence, the “Doi Moi” (renewal) process, and national construction, and the Vietnamese people’s achievements in constructing and safeguarding the socialist Vietnam Fatherland. The event also provides an opportunity to educate Vietnamese people, especially youths, on patriotism and inspire them to keep faith in and stay proud of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, Cuong remarked. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

An old document outlining requirements to become a good member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV). The “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition is being held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Library of Vietnam, the Vietnam Military History Museum, and the Museum of Vietnamese Youth at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts at No. 2, Hoa Lu Street in Hanoi from January 18 – 24. The event provides an opportunity to educate Vietnamese people, especially youths, on patriotism and inspire them to keep faith in and stay proud of the Party and late President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Letters by President Ho Chi Minh and General Vo Nguyen Giap to commend soldiers and civilians and motivate their fighting spirit in the Autumn-Winter Border Campaign in 1950. The “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition is being held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Library of Vietnam, the Vietnam Military History Museum, and the Museum of Vietnamese Youth at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts at No. 2, Hoa Lu Street in Hanoi from January 18 – 24. The event provides an opportunity to educate Vietnamese people, especially youths, on patriotism and inspire them to keep faith in and stay proud of the Party and late President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The exhibition features multiple sections. A section showcases photos and archives on the CPV’s history. It tells stories about what led to the establishment of the Party – a vanguard for the working class – on February 3, 1930, the role of President Ho Chi Minh as its founder, and how the Party gathered people from all walks of life to build revolutionary forces and achieved a glorious victory in the August General Uprising in 1945, setting the scene for the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Another exhibits photos on the contributions by the Vietnam People’s Army and the People’s Public Security in the construction and safeguarding of the socialist Vietnam Fatherland. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A pair of rubber sandals (right) belonging to Bui Duc Tue, a former volunteer soldier. He wore them, made from old automobile tire, when serving in the war against the French colonialists, particularly during the 55-day Dien Bien Phu Campaign in 1954. Vietnam’s historical victory in the battle forced the French government to sign the Geneva Agreement later that year, recognising independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the three Indochinese countries, ending Vietnam’s long resistance war. At the same time, it ended the domination of French colonialism that lasted for centuries, and opened a new chapter for the revolution of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

An aged pith helmet worn by heroic martyr Tran Can in many revolutionary battles. Can sacrificed his life while on duty on May 6, 1954, during the 55-day Dien Bien Phu Campaign. Vietnam’s historical victory in the battle forced the French government to sign the Geneva Agreement later that year, recognising independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the three Indochinese countries, ending Vietnam’s long resistance war. At the same time, it ended the domination of French colonialism that lasted for centuries, and opened a new chapter for the revolution of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A series of documents are on display at the “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition, providing the public a better understanding of how the Communist Party of Vietnam was founded and how it led Vietnamese people to fight for independence in the past, reconstruct and safeguard the country and build socialism nowadays. In his address at the opening ceremony of the exhibition, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong said the show provides an opportunity to educate Vietnamese people, especially youths, on patriotism and inspire them to keep faith in and stay proud of the Party and late President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A series of documents are on display at the “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition, providing the public a better understanding of how the Communist Party of Vietnam was founded and how it led Vietnamese people to fight for independence in the past, reconstruct and safeguard the country and build socialism nowadays. In his address at the opening ceremony of the show, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong said the event provides an opportunity to educate Vietnamese people, especially youths, on patriotism and inspire them to keep faith in and stay proud of the Party and late President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Personal belongings of Vietnamese soldiers in the wartime. They are on display at the “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition, which is being held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Library of Vietnam, the Vietnam Military History Museum, and the Museum of Vietnamese Youth at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts at No. 2, Hoa Lu Street in Hanoi from January 18 – 24. The exhibition features multiple sections, describing how the Party led the Vietnamese people to independence and recorded great achievements during the “Doi Moi” (renewal) process and the era of international integration, as well as Party building efforts today. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Vietnam’s confidential documents during the American war in 1975. They are on display at the “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition, which is being held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Library of Vietnam, the Vietnam Military History Museum, and the Museum of Vietnamese Youth at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts at No. 2, Hoa Lu Street in Hanoi from January 18 – 24. The exhibition features multiple sections, describing how the Party led the Vietnamese people to independence and recorded great achievements during the “Doi Moi” (renewal) process and the era of international integration, as well as Party building efforts today. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Uniforms and name tags belonging to martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the national reconstruction are exhibited at the event. The exhibition is organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Library of Vietnam, the Vietnam Military History Museum, and the Museum of Vietnamese Youth to mark the Communist Party of Vietnam’s 91st founding anniversary (February 3, 1930 – 2021) and welcome the upcoming 13th National Party Congress. It provides an opportunity to educate Vietnamese people, especially youths, on patriotism and inspire them to keep faith in and stay proud of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Also on display at the exhibition are the Politburo’s Directive 05-CT/TW dated May 15, 2016, on enhancing the studying and following of President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality and lifestyle; and the 11th Party Central Committee’s Resolution No.12-NQ/TW, dated January 16, 2012, on current urgent issues on Party building. The exhibition is organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Library of Vietnam, the Vietnam Military History Museum, and the Museum of Vietnamese Youth to welcome the upcoming 13th National Party Congress and mark the Communist Party of Vietnam’s 91st founding anniversary (February 3, 1930 – 2021). (Photo: VietnamPlus

Some of the keepsakes astronauts Pham Tuan of Vietnam and Viktor Vasilyevich Gorbatko of the USSR brought along when they flew to space together in July 1980. Tuan became the first Vietnamese and also Asian who made it into the space. He was then awarded the title of “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces”. The items are among those exhibited at the “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition, which is being held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Library of Vietnam, the Vietnam Military History Museum, and the Museum of Vietnamese Youth in Hanoi from January 18 – 24. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Uniforms of different units of the modern Vietnam People’s Army. The exhibition features multiple sections, with one showcasing photos and archives on the Communist Party of Vietnam’s history. Another exhibits photos on contributions by the Vietnam People’s Army and the People’s Public Security in the construction and safeguarding of the socialist Vietnam Fatherland. The event is organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Library of Vietnam, the Vietnam Military History Museum, and the Museum of Vietnamese Youth to mark the Communist Party of Vietnam’s 91st founding anniversary (February 3, 1930 – 2021) and welcome the upcoming 13th National Party Congress. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The “Dang ta that la vi dai!” exhibition opens at the Vietnam Exhibition Centre for Culture and Arts in the capital city of Hanoi on January 18, to welcome the upcoming 13th National Party Congress and to mark the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV)’s 91st founding anniversary (February 3, 1930 – 2021). It is organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Library of Vietnam, the Vietnam Military History Museum, and the Museum of Vietnamese Youth. It aims to highlight the CPV’s leadership during the country’s struggle for independence, the “Doi Moi” (renewal) process, and national construction, and the Vietnamese people’s achievements in constructing and safeguarding the socialist Vietnam Fatherland. (Photo: VietnamPlus)