The event is not only an occasion to honour history, but also a platform to showcase the remarkable achievements of the Party, the State, and the people in safeguarding, building, and developing the nation over the past 80 years. It highlights Viet Nam as a nation of renewal and dynamism, deeply engaged with the international community.
At the same time, the celebration serves to foster patriotism and reinforce public confidence in the country’s path of reform and sustainable development. Above all, it offers citizens the opportunity to directly experience and share in the nation’s significant progress.
The exhibition has drawn record numbers of visitors, reaching nearly 1.2 million in a single day. On weekends, millions of people from provinces and cities flocked to the venue. On social media, countless “check-in” photos, video clips, and promotional materials have been widely shared, sparking community engagement and encouraging many to travel to the capital to witness the nation’s achievements first-hand.
The exhibition, which opened on August 28 and was initially scheduled to close on September 5, has now been extended until September 15, 2025, by decision of the Prime Minister to meet strong public demand. Local authorities have also demonstrated their support, affirming their commitment to bringing the exhibition closer to citizens.
A notable highlight is Hai Phong’s initiative to provide free transportation for residents visiting the exhibition. This practical measure has ensured safe, convenient access while fostering community spirit. It also serves as a model for other localities to mobilise resources, ensuring all citizens — from students to workers — can take part in the historic celebration.
Digital platforms have further amplified the exhibition’s impact. With images and videos circulating online, people unable to attend in person can still follow the event. Ministries and agencies, in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, are working on a virtual exhibition to make the content accessible nationwide via cultural centres, libraries, and schools.
To ensure that the exhibition’s impact extends beyond September 15 and that the spirit of “80 Years of the Journey of Independence–Freedom–Happiness” continues to resonate, many have proposed that provinces and cities, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, organise “satellite exhibitions.” These would bring a selection of representative artifacts and images from the exhibition to be displayed at local museums and cultural centres.
To sustain the momentum beyond September 15, many have proposed that provinces and cities collaborate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organise “satellite exhibitions”. By bringing selected artefacts and images from the 80-year national achievements exhibition to local museums and cultural centres, the initiative would both honour historical value and embed the exhibition’s spirit more deeply into community life.
