Opening of the exhibition of national achievements "80 years of the Journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness".

Delegates attending the opening ceremony.

Also attending were Politburo members, Party Central Committee Secretaries, Party Central Committee members; leaders and former leaders of the Party and State; leaders of departments, ministries, branches, and central agencies; numerous corporations, general companies, and enterprises; representatives of overseas Vietnamese; diplomatic agencies, and international organizations.

Leaders of Son La province and cDelegates attending the opening ceremony.

On the side of Son La province, attending the opening ceremony of the exhibition were comrade Lo Minh Hung, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; leaders of a number of departments, branches and sectors of the province.

National Exhibition and Convention Center, Hanoi city.

The exhibition was held on the largest scale ever, with the full participation of ministries, central agencies, 34 provinces and cities and more than 110 large enterprises and economic groups with more than 230 booths across the entire area of ​​the Exhibition Center (in Kim Quy Exhibition Hall and the outdoor exhibition area in the four East, West, South and North courtyards).

Delegates perform the ceremony of pressing the button to open the Exhibition.

The exhibition introduces the achievements of nearly 180 industries in various fields with many documents, materials, artifacts, machinery and equipment, documentaries, reports, vividly and comprehensively reflecting the outstanding achievements during the "80 years of the Journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness" of our nation under the leadership of the Party; at the same time, demonstrating the cultural traditions, the spirit of enthusiastic work, effective production and business of the people and enterprises in all regions of the country; especially depicting the image of the country and people of Vietnam with thousands of years of heroic history of the nation; the culture imbued with national identity and unity in diversity of 54 ethnic groups; the richness of products in all 3 regions of the country; the development and progress of all ministries, departments, branches, 34 provinces and cities over the past 80 years.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the opening ceremony.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized: This exhibition is not only about the achievements, but also a vivid demonstration of the great potential of the cultural industry, the entertainment industry and the great creativity of the Vietnamese people in the harmonious and effective combination of political - economic - traditional cultural - historical content with modern and attractive expression, affirming the value of Vietnamese culture, the potential for commercialization of Vietnamese creative products, contributing to promoting the country's rapid and sustainable development.

The Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to preside over and coordinate with ministries, branches, localities and enterprises to continue to carefully prepare and organize well all exhibition activities, art programs, conferences, exchanges, meetings, forums, etc. so that people in the country and international friends can experience, feel, and be proud of the country's achievements and enjoy the results of the National Exhibition Center as a new symbol of the capital and the whole country.

Son La province's exhibition space with the theme "Son La - Historical imprints, cultural colors and development aspirations".

Delegates visit Son La province's exhibition booth.

Xoe dance exchange at Son La province's exhibition space.

Introducing agricultural products of Son La province to tourists.

Along with 34 provinces and cities nationwide, Son La province brings a special exhibition space, with the theme "Son La - Historical imprints, cultural colors and development aspirations". The exhibition space displays artifacts, images, models, combines cultural and artistic performances and experiences of the identity of Son La ethnic groups; at the same time, applying digital technology, such as: Interactive screens, LED screens, lighting effects, sound ... to recreate, promote, introduce and highlight the image of Son La province - a land rich in historical and cultural traditions, becoming a green agricultural economic center, a leading natural destination in the world in the period of integration and development.

The exhibition of national achievements "80 years of the Journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness" will take place from August 28 to September 5, 2025.