The exhibition titled “80-Year Journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness” was launched on August 28, 2025, at the Vietnam Exhibition Center (VEC) in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi. The remarkable event celebrates the 80th anniversaries of the August Revolution, which took place on August 19, 1945 and the celebration of our National Day on September 2, 1945.
The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished leaders, including Party General Secretary To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man. Also present were current and former members of the Politburo and the Party Central Committee, as well as leaders of central and local agencies. Additionally, representatives of diplomatic missions, international organizations, and participating enterprises were in attendance.
Delegates pressing the button to officially launch the exhibition (Source: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
The exhibition highlights Vietnam’s significant achievements over 80 years of development, emphasizing key areas such as industry, technology, trade, agriculture, defense, diplomacy, healthcare, education, and culture.
As part of the Cultural Industries zone, the Vietnam National Museum of History (VNMH) is showcasing an exhibition titled “Vietnamese History and Culture”. This exhibition features 130 documents and artifacts, as well as 230 images that reflect major milestones in the nation's cultural and historical journey.
Besides the introduction of the National Museum of History, the exhibition is divided into six sections:
Part 1: Prehistoric Period (500,000 - 4,000 years ago)
Part 2: Early Nation-Building Period (4,000 - 2,000 years ago)
Part 3: The First Millennium AD (from late 2nd century BC to mid-10th century)
Part 4: Feudal Period (mid-10th century to mid-20th century)
Part 5: Era of Independence, Freedom, and Socialism
Part 6: Preservation and Promotion of National Culture
Visitors exploring the exhibition of the VNMH
The exhibition provides an overview of Vietnam’s cultural history, emphasizing culture as a continuous thread that shapes and inspires the national spirit through the country’s various stages of development.
It begins with prehistoric artifacts from sites such as An Khe, Nui Do, Tham Khuyen, and Tham Hai, which reveal the early presence of humans in Vietnam. This is followed by relics from ancient cultures, including Dong Son in the North, Sa Huynh in the Central region, and Dong Nai in the South - the foundations of traditional culture and the early Vietnamese states.
The display also highlights artifacts that demonstrate the resilience of Vietnamese culture, showcasing its resistance to outside influences while adopting beneficial foreign elements. It narrates the story of the people’s struggle for independence during the first ten centuries, culminating in the Battle of Bach Dang in 938, which liberated the nation and marked the beginning a new era of independence.
The cultural traditions of Vietnam allowed its feudal dynasties to develop independently, leading to a flourishing culture that asserted identity through major achievements and victories in building and defending the nation.
Over time, these traditions became the foundation of national strength, culminating in the August Revolution of 1945 and ushering in a new era of independence and freedom. Building on that foundation, the Vietnamese people established a socialist system, defended their country, and engaged with the world. These values continue to be preserved and passed down, inspiring today’s and future generations to contribute to the nation’s development and to assert Vietnam’s position on the international stage.
Leadership of the VNMH (Director Nguyen Van Doan - standing in the middle; Deputy Director Nguyen Van Ha - 3rd from right, Deputy Director Nguyen Thi Thu Hoan - 5th from right) with museum staffs at the exhibition.
Thu Hien