Opening of the Vietnam National Assembly Museum and announcement of books, publications and issuance of postage stamps commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam National Assembly

On the afternoon of December 2, at the National Assembly House, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man - Head of the Steering Committee for the 80th Anniversary of the National Assembly of Vietnam attended and delivered a speech at the Opening Ceremony of the National Assembly Museum of Vietnam and the Ceremony to announce the books, publications and issue postage stamps commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the National Assembly of Vietnam.

Leaders and former leaders attended the opening ceremony of the Vietnam National Assembly Museum and the announcement ceremony of books, publications and the issuance of postage stamps commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam National Assembly.

Attending the ceremony were: former General Secretary, former Chairman of the National Assembly Nong Duc Manh; former Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Sinh Hung; Politburo member, Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Do Van Chien, Head of the Organizing Committee for the 80th Anniversary of the National Assembly of Vietnam; Party Central Committee members, Deputy Heads of the Steering Committee for the 80th Anniversary of the National Assembly of Vietnam, Vice Chairmen of the National Assembly: Nguyen Khac Dinh, Nguyen Duc Hai and Vu Hong Thanh.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and delegates visit the Vietnam National Assembly Museum

Reporting at the Ceremony, Secretary General of the National Assembly, Head of the National Assembly Office Le Quang Manh said that the National Assembly Tradition Room was established in 1999, after 25 years of operation, serving National Assembly deputies and the People, it has made many contributions, additions and developments. Up to now, after being confirmed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to be eligible to be upgraded to a Museum; on September 25, 2025, the National Assembly Office issued Decision No. 1268 on the establishment of the Vietnam National Assembly Museum.

Secretary General of the National Assembly, Head of the Office of the National Assembly Le Quang Manh

The museum has been invested and upgraded with an exhibition area of ​​800m², introducing nearly 1,000 images, documents and more than 250 artifacts, typically: the collection of the Constitution, badges of National Assembly deputies of all terms, seals of the Standing Committee of the 1st National Assembly (from 1946 - 1960); the red flag with a yellow star at the Tan Trao National Congress in 1945; ballot boxes for the 1st National Assembly (1946); the light sculpture "The Power of the People's Heart"...

The museum has recreated the 80-year journey of construction, innovation and development of the Vietnamese National Assembly. Each artifact is a vivid testament to the dedication, intelligence and responsibility of generations of leaders and National Assembly deputies.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, former General Secretary, former National Assembly Chairman Nong Duc Manh and other leaders at the ceremony

Regarding the books, publications and postage stamps commemorating the 80th anniversary of the National Assembly of Vietnam, Secretary General of the National Assembly, Head of the National Assembly Office Le Quang Manh said: The first book is the book "Vietnam National Assembly: 80 years of construction, innovation and development" with National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man as Head of the Steering Committee, with a capacity of 1,100 pages, consisting of 9 chapters, vividly and comprehensively reflecting the history of formation, organization and operation of the National Assembly of Vietnam over the past 80 years and 15 terms of the National Assembly. This is an important document, summarizing profound practices on organizational innovation and methods of operation to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the National Assembly's operations in our country's political system.

The second book is the History of the National Assembly of Vietnam, Volume 5 (2011-2025), compiled under the direction of Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Thanh with a capacity of 800 pages, consisting of 3 chapters, introducing the operation process, outstanding achievements and great contributions of the 13th, 14th and 15th National Assembly to the cause of national construction and development in the period from 2011 to 2025.

The third book is the book "50 years of relations between the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the National Assembly of the Lao People's Democratic Republic - Cooperation and Development" compiled by Comrade Vu Hai Ha, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the National Assembly, with a capacity of 300 pages, including 3 chapters. The book is a valuable source of information, inspiring and fostering responsibility for present and future generations in continuing, preserving and promoting the loyal and steadfast relationship between the two peoples of Vietnam and Laos.

The fourth volume is the bilingual photo book "80 years of the Vietnamese National Assembly (1946-2026)" chaired by the National Assembly Office, in coordination with Vietnam News Agency; including 900 images and documents, divided into 4 content parts; strictly assessed by the Advisory Council and experts for authenticity and historical value, vividly reflecting the outstanding marks of 15 National Assembly terms, associated with important marks of the country.

At the ceremony, Secretary General of the National Assembly, Head of the National Assembly Office Le Quang Manh also informed about the set of postage stamps commemorating the 80th anniversary of the National Assembly of Vietnam. This is the first time that the National Assembly Office has coordinated with the Ministry of Science and Technology to issue a special set of postage stamps commemorating the 80th anniversary of the National Assembly of Vietnam. The stamps have a tight layout, bright colors, and high expressiveness to deeply demonstrate the position and role of the National Assembly and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; at the same time, depict the joy and demonstrate the rights and responsibilities of voters towards the cause of national construction, development and innovation.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presents books to former General Secretary and former National Assembly Chairman Nong Duc Manh

Speaking at the ceremony, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man emphasized that "The opening ceremony of the Vietnam National Assembly Museum and the announcement of the book and postage stamp set commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam National Assembly" is an event of special political, cultural and historical significance, contributing to helping the public understand more deeply the history of formation, development and the position and role of the National Assembly in the development history of the Vietnamese nation.

The National Assembly Chairman acknowledged and commended the efforts, sense of responsibility and great contributions of agencies, units, scientists, experts and staff, civil servants who directly participated, closely coordinated, digitized artifacts, images and collected products on display today.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man speaks at the ceremony

"The books published today are the result of a meticulous and careful research, collection and compilation process by the agencies of the National Assembly, the Office of the National Assembly, scientists and experts. They provide valuable scientific and historical documents on the organization, activities and important achievements of the National Assembly in the cause of protecting, building, developing the country and integrating internationally," National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man emphasized.

Scene of the Ceremony

Highly appreciating the postage stamp set commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Vietnamese National Assembly for its profound significance, the National Assembly Chairman said that through the delicately depicted symbolic images with high artistic value, each stamp becomes a miniature work, contributing to spreading the image of the Vietnamese National Assembly as innovative, professional and modern.

In particular, the National Assembly Museum inaugurated today is a meaningful project, contributing to completing the comprehensive picture of the 80-year history of the National Assembly, from the History Room - Museum (1999), to the National Assembly Tradition Room (2014) and now the National Assembly Museum. "This is a place to preserve, conserve and spread the precious values ​​of 80 years of the National Assembly; honor the contributions of the National Assembly leaders through the periods, the sense of responsibility and devotion to the Fatherland and the People of generations of National Assembly deputies", National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man stated.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, former General Secretary Nong Duc Manh and leaders performed the Opening Ceremony of the Vietnam National Assembly Museum.

In order for the Vietnam National Assembly Museum to be more effective in the coming time, the National Assembly Chairman requested that agencies and comrades assigned to manage and operate the museum promote professionalism, modernity and creativity in their activities; proactively research, collect and supplement valuable documents and artifacts; apply modern technology and digital transformation; build a digital database of documents and artifacts; research and edit displays, creating optimal technical and artistic spaces.

Strengthen cooperation with the National Assembly agencies, relevant agencies, museums and domestic and international organizations to build the Museum into a knowledge storage center. We hope that the National Assembly agencies and National Assembly members will contribute and donate artifacts to enrich the archives, contributing to the building of an increasingly perfect Museum.

Secretary General of the National Assembly, Head of the National Assembly Office Le Quang Manh and Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long performed the signing ceremony to issue the postage stamp set commemorating the 80th anniversary of the National Assembly of Vietnam.

Build a team of museum staff and guides with political courage, professional qualifications, technical skills and good foreign language skills. Gradually apply artificial intelligence in explanations and guides to increase attractiveness.

Along with that, the National Assembly Chairman suggested stepping up propaganda so that more people know about the Vietnam National Assembly Museum, so that the Museum becomes an "attractive address" contributing to political and ideological education, especially for the young generation, in learning about the history of the National Assembly.

Delegates attending the ceremony

The National Assembly Chairman also shared that over the past year, the National Assembly, the National Assembly Party Committee, and agencies have organized many meaningful activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the National Assembly of Vietnam. Typical examples include: Compiling and publishing the book "General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong with the National Assembly and the building and completion of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam's rule-of-law State". Organizing a campaign to compose songs about the National Assembly and People's Councils; announcing, promoting, and disseminating award-winning works. The program "Returning to the source - Towards the future" in Tuyen Quang province and the inauguration of the Memorial House of President Ton Duc Thang; Offering incense at the historical relic site in An Giang province. Organizing meetings with generations of National Assembly deputies in the locality; In particular, the meeting of General Secretary To Lam with more than 2,000 delegates attending (August 27, 2025). National scientific conference "Vietnam National Assembly - 80 years of formation and development" (September 9, 2025). Inauguration of the Memorial Site of the Head of the National Assembly Standing Committee Bui Bang Doan, on the occasion of the 136th anniversary of his birth (September 28, 2025). Political art program "Glory of the Vietnamese National Assembly" and organizing a contest to learn about the National Assembly and expected to conclude on December 12, 2025.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/khai-truong-bao-tang-quoc-hoi-viet-nam-va-cong-bo-cac-bo-sach-an-pham-va-phat-hanh-bo-tem-buu-chinh-ky-niem-80-nam-quoc-hoi-viet-nam-20251202234954212.htm