Gia Lai Newspaper on the journey of 100 years of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press

(GLO)- 100 years of accompanying the country is a glorious journey of Gia Lai journalism. Surely the journey ahead will always be filled with pages of writing filled with passion, responsibility and deep love for the homeland of those working for Gia Lai Newspaper.

In the 100-year flow of Vietnam's revolutionary press, Gia Lai Newspaper - the voice of the Party, government and people of all ethnic groups in the province has increasingly affirmed its position as an important information channel, effectively propagating the Party's guidelines and policies, the State's policies and laws, and a trusted forum for the people.

At any time, the mouthpiece of the Provincial Party Committee always accompanies revolutionary movements, encouraging all classes of people to move forward to implement the Party and State's policies and guidelines. From the struggle for national independence, defeating invaders, protecting the Fatherland to the work of hunger eradication and poverty reduction, and building the homeland, Gia Lai Newspaper has demonstrated its role in guiding and leading the Party's propaganda work, contributing to the success of the revolution.

As soon as Sang Newspaper was born (March 16, 1947), the provincial Party Committee had an effective tool to propagate Marxism-Leninism, gathering the proletarian masses into the Party's ranks. The revolutionary movement of the province developed rapidly. From Sang Newspaper to No Luc, Quyet Thang... later Gia Lai-Kon Tum Newspaper and then Gia Lai Newspaper today, after nearly a century of formation and development, Gia Lai Newspaper is an important information bridge, deeply attached to the political , economic, cultural and social life of the province. When the patriotic and revolutionary movement was still in a period of fierce struggle, the first pages of Sang Newspaper propagated revolutionary ideals, encouraging the spirit of national solidarity. Despite the lack of material resources, the journalism team at that time always put all their heart into every word, every line of news, conveying the most authentic values ​​to the people.

Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich, Editor-in-Chief of Gia Lai Newspaper Huynh Kien (left cover) and delegates visited the Exhibition of 100 years of achievements of Vietnam Revolutionary Press and Gia Lai Provincial Press. Photo: PV

During the two resistance wars against France and the US, Gia Lai newspapers became an extremely important weapon. The newspapers not only promptly reflected the war situation but were also effective tools to motivate the people, call for solidarity, support the front line, and denounce the enemy's crimes. Those articles full of fighting spirit contributed to the resilience, patriotism and revolutionary spirit of the Gia Lai people.

The country is unified, Gia Lai is building a prosperous and strong homeland, the mouthpiece of the provincial Party Committee is always cared for, invested in and developed. From printing on stone plates, by rollers using litho printing technology, Gia Lai Newspaper gradually developed to typo printing, offset printing, and now making newspapers on electronic platforms. In the digital age, Gia Lai Newspaper is constantly innovating to adapt to modern media trends. The launch of the electronic newspaper baogialai.com.vn marks a strong transformation, expanding the press space from traditional print newspapers to digital platforms. News is constantly updated, diverse in content and form of expression, quickly meeting the needs of readers.

The Gia Lai Newspaper Editorial Board presses the button to publish the first news and articles on the Youth Movement page. Photo: D.T.

From only having one type of print newspaper, up to now, Gia Lai Newspaper has fully developed 4 types of press: print newspaper, radio newspaper, television newspaper and electronic newspaper. From only publishing newspapers on paper, on radio waves with certain time frames, now, readers sitting anywhere in the world can read newspapers, listen to Gia Lai radio at any time. Information about Gia Lai is quickly transmitted and spread around the world on electronic platforms from the web, Facebook, YouTube, Zalo... The circulation has increased from a few dozen to a few hundred copies per issue, up to now, the print newspaper has published nearly 13,000 copies per day; electronic newspapers have an average of 150,000 views/day. Radio and television not only cover the whole province but also develop on digital platforms, convenient for viewers and listeners. Gia Lai Newspaper has developed multi-platform, multimedia, affirming its position as the leading Party newspaper in the country.

The 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day is also an important moment for the country's press to change, including Gia Lai Newspaper. We are facing a great opportunity when the Press Law is being considered and passed by the National Assembly, with many more flexible provisions, creating opportunities for the press to develop. Gia Lai and Binh Dinh will merge into the new Gia Lai province in a few days, opening up a larger space for press activities. The team of journalists from a few to a few dozen people, now has hundreds of people and from July 1, Gia Lai Newspaper will have over 300 cadres, civil servants and workers. Regardless of the circumstances, Gia Lai Newspaper always maintains its identity, is close to the people, understands the people, and serves the interests of the Party and the People.

100 years of accompanying the country is a glorious journey of Gia Lai journalism. Surely the journey ahead will always be filled with pages of writing filled with passion, responsibility and deep love for the homeland of those who work for Gia Lai Newspaper.

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/bao-gia-lai-tren-chang-duong-100-nam-bao-chi-cach-mang-viet-nam-post328910.html