Re-enacting Independence Autumn at Ho Chi Minh Museum

With more than 200 documents, images and artifacts, the exhibition "Independence Autumn" introduces to the public the aspiration, will of independence, self-reliance, and the strength of great national unity in the process of fighting for national liberation, building and firmly protecting the independence of the Fatherland.

On the afternoon of August 25, the Ho Chi Minh Museum coordinated with the Propaganda Department (Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission) to organize the thematic exhibition "Independence Autumn".

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the exhibition at the Ho Chi Minh Museum. (Photo: Ha Anh)

This is a meaningful activity implementing the direction of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and Vietnam National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025), practically welcoming the success of Party Congresses at all levels, towards the 14th National Congress of the Party.

In his opening speech, Dr. Vu Manh Ha, Director of the Ho Chi Minh Museum, emphasized that August 19, 1945 has entered the glorious history of the Vietnamese people as a brilliant milestone: the success of the August Revolution.

Immediately afterwards, on September 2, 1945, on the historic Ba Dinh Square stage, President Ho Chi Minh, on behalf of the Provisional Government, read the Declaration of Independence, declaring to all the people and the world the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the first people's democratic state in Southeast Asia, opening a new era for the Vietnamese people - an era of independence, freedom and mastery of the country's destiny.

Delegates visit and take souvenir photos at the exhibition space. (Photo: Ha Anh)

"Over the past 80 years, our entire Party, army and people have always maintained independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity and socialist orientation, ensuring a peaceful, stable and secure environment for the cause of national renewal and development, enhancing Vietnam's position and prestige in the international arena. From now on, the country is ready to enter a new era: the era of national development, prosperity and well-being", emphasized Dr. Vu Manh Ha.

This thematic exhibition introduces two parts of content: Ba Dinh shines in Autumn and From the Autumn of Independence to the Spring of Renovation .

In particular, the Ho Chi Minh Museum introduces a number of documents and artifacts that are introduced to the public and visitors for the first time, such as a copy of Nguyen Ai Quoc's identity card at 6 Villa des Gobelins Street, issued on September 4, 1919 (the card has a photo embossed with his signature); Nguyen Ai Quoc's photographer's business card.

The exhibition is open to the public at the Ho Chi Minh Museum from August 25 to December 25. (Photo: Ha Anh)

The public was able to see President Ho Chi Minh's letter to the Central Executive Committee of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany informing and inviting the delegation to attend the Party Congress and the 15th National Day of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam on August 1, 1960; Poem celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam by poet Hoang Viem Boi...

The organizers hope that the event will contribute to arousing the spirit of patriotism, solidarity, self-reliance, national pride and self-respect of every Vietnamese citizen; strengthening propaganda and encouraging the entire Party, people and army to continue to compete and strive to achieve many achievements to practically celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; welcoming the success of Party Congresses at all levels and moving towards the 14th National Congress of the Party.

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