Issue of postage stamps commemorating the 80th anniversary of National Day, September 2

VHO - On the afternoon of August 26 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Science and Technology coordinated with the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organize a special issuance ceremony of the postage stamp set "Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).

Attending the ceremony were Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, Permanent Deputy Head of the Central Steering Committee for celebrating major holidays and important events of the country in the 3 years 2023-2025 Nguyen Trong Nghia.

Also attending were members of the Party Central Committee: Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Khac Dinh, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung, Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee on Culture and Social Affairs Nguyen Dac Vinh, and VOV General Director Do Tien Sy.

Alternate member of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh - Director of the Anniversary Ceremony Press Center; Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission Dinh Thi Mai also attended.

Special issue of postage stamp set "Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025)"

The stamp set includes one stamp and one block. The stamp depicts President Ho Chi Minh - the founder of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, depicted in a modern graphic art style, both solemn and familiar.

Uncle Ho's face appears gentle, his eyes shining with faith and aspiration for independence and freedom for the nation. Simple but delicate lines, combined with the dominant red and yellow colors of the National Flag, create a strong highlight, honoring the great leader, the immortal symbol of patriotism, self-reliance and aspiration for peace of the Vietnamese people.

The block model shows the National Emblem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the map of the Fatherland with the sacred and complete sovereignty of the sea and islands of the national territory. The block background uses the image of a bronze drum, a symbol of a thousand years of civilization, reminding us of the historical roots and depth of national culture.

The stamps are 32x43mm in size; the block is 80x100mm in size with face values ​​of 4,000 VND and 19,000 VND. The stamp set was designed by artist Nguyen Du (Vietnam Post Corporation); supplied nationwide at provincial, municipal, central post offices, and transaction post offices from August 26, 2025 to June 30, 2027.

The postage stamp set "Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025)" not only represents the important historical milestone, the day President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, but also affirms the sovereignty, freedom, independence, solidarity, indomitable will and pride of the Vietnamese people over the past 80 years.

The stamp set also conveys a message of infinite gratitude for the great contributions of the great President Ho Chi Minh, the genius leader of the Party and our nation, along with revolutionary predecessors and millions of heroes and martyrs who bravely fought and sacrificed for the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Fatherland.

At the same time, the stamp set is also an affirmation that after 80 years of construction and development, the lives of Vietnamese people are increasingly prosperous and happy, the country is constantly innovating and integrating deeply, continuing to firmly enter a new era - an era of sustainable development and prosperity.

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