Where history meets technology to create new experiences

Speaking at the opening of the Exhibition, Mr. Le Quoc Minh - Member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists Association said that on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024), Nhan Dan Newspaper organized a special information session with elaborate, methodical and thorough preparation for nearly half a year.

Delegates performed the ribbon cutting ceremony to open the Exhibition.

Starting with the launch of the In-depth Knowledge page about Hanoi , conveying valuable information and memories, emotions about the heroic atmosphere of October 10, 1954; the cultural and historical values ​​of a thousand years of civilization and the development vision of the capital in the future. Nhan Dan Newspaper also launched the project "Each person, a piece of the puzzle", readers sent personal photos to be combined into a large photo of Hanoi Flag Tower. Readers will use the provided code to find the location of their photo in the large photo published on October 10, 2024.

According to Editor-in-Chief Le Quoc Minh, the highlight of the Special Information Period commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital is the daily supplement of Nhan Dan Newspaper on October 10, 2024 with the theme of Hanoi Flag Tower. The special supplement includes 1 page of content about Hanoi Flag Tower and 1 page of cut and paste models. Readers can cut and paste the printed newspaper page into a model of Hanoi Flag Tower and interact with the model through 3 QR codes. Each QR code will provide extended content and lead to other interesting projects in the ecosystem of Nhan Dan Newspaper.

Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh introduces the special supplement Hanoi Flag Tower.

"In particular, from October 9-13, Nhan Dan Newspaper will organize the Hanoi Flagpole Interactive Exhibition at its headquarters at 71 Hang Trong. Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the army marching towards Hanoi using mixed reality technology. This experience will recreate 10 important milestones in the process of liberating and taking over the capital in October 1954," emphasized comrade Le Quoc Minh.

According to him, technology-loving tourists can use augmented reality (AR) glasses to view 3D images of Hanoi. Using a device integrated with 2 50Mp cameras, the Organizing Committee has captured and recorded 3D space videos in beautiful Full HD resolution of many locations in the capital such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi Flag Tower, Long Bien Bridge, Opera House, 5 Hanoi gates... Users have the opportunity to experience these images in 3D space, just like viewing real-life landscapes with the naked eye.

Mr. Tran Sy Thanh - Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee shared at the event.

The Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper said that from October 10, 2024, at the headquarters of Nhan Dan Newspaper in Hanoi as well as the permanent offices in all 63 provinces and cities nationwide, they will also start giving away the special supplement Hanoi Flag Tower for free. Readers have the opportunity to put aside their busy work to try cutting, pasting and folding the Hanoi Flag Tower model, then scan the interactive QR code and learn about the history of the thousand-year-old capital.

In addition, the Newspaper organized the Hanoi Flag Tower Interactive Exhibition, giving viewers a unique experience using virtual reality (VR) glasses to immerse themselves in the historical moments of the capital 70 years ago. Viewers can also use augmented reality (AR) glasses to enjoy images of Hanoi in 3D.

Mr. Le Hai Binh - Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of Communist Magazine expressed pride, trust and hope in the atmosphere of the ceremony.

“We are aware of the responsibility of the leading Party newspaper of the Vietnamese revolutionary press in propagating important events of the country. The project “Each person, a piece of the puzzle”, special supplement, Hanoi Flagpole Interactive Exhibition... are the efforts of Nhan Dan Newspaper in the digital transformation roadmap, connecting traditional print newspapers with technology platforms to create new experiences, better serve and attract the public, especially young readers”, said Mr. Le Quoc Minh.

Sharing at the Exhibition, Mr. Tran Sy Thanh - Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee expressed his gratitude to the press agencies, reporters and editors who have responsibly accompanied Hanoi in promoting activities towards the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital, creating a widespread effect on the public at home and abroad.

Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh experiences augmented reality (AR) glasses to view 3D images of Hanoi.

Mr. Tran Sy Thanh said that Nhan Dan Newspaper, in addition to its great political tasks, has had very admirable, dedicated, far-sighted and extremely creative activities.

"The focus here is to evoke historical values, honor the great contributions of our army and people in historical periods to become a fulcrum towards the future. Having vision - is a way to update modern trends, not only reading but also listening, seeing, feeling and experiencing, touching the emotions of the public - not only the older generation but also strongly influencing the younger generation, students, children... with the borderless creativity of the newspaper's Editorial Board" , the Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee shared.

Students eagerly experience the event.

Living in a series of proud days leading up to the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital, Mr. Le Hai Binh - Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee, Editor-in-Chief of the Communist Magazine expressed his pride when coming to the Exhibition. Mr. Le Hai Binh said that there are people born in Hanoi, there are people not born in Hanoi but being able to meet under the sky of Hanoi, welcoming the beautiful autumn days in the Capital, and today the public has the opportunity to admire the Hanoi Flag Tower at the headquarters of Nhan Dan Newspaper is an extremely special thing.

The Editor-in-Chief of the Communist Magazine shared his belief in the journey of innovation and creativity to bring Nhan Dan Newspaper - a dry Party newspaper - to the masses. "Nhan Dan Newspaper has created a strong belief in the renewal of traditional values, attracting young audiences. The radiant faces of the students wearing red scarves appearing at the Exhibition are the clearest proof" , said Mr. Le Hai Binh.

Belief in a future generation raised on a solid foundation of national history.

Finally, Mr. Le Hai Binh spoke of the hope that young shoots can access the bricks connecting the past, present and future. The traditions of the country, of the nation, of the Party are introduced to the young generation through breakthrough technology. "We can absolutely hope for the youth of the country growing up with a solid foundation of history. Nhan Dan Newspaper is both innovative and accompanies history, worthy of being the eldest brother of Vietnam's revolutionary journalism", Mr. Le Hai Binh expressed.

The Hanoi Flagpole interactive exhibition takes place from October 9-13, at the headquarters of Nhan Dan Newspaper, 71 Hang Trong.

Hoa Giang

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