The exhibition aims to mark 50 years of Education and Training sector in Ho Chi Minh City and the 43rd anniversary of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day (November 20, 1982 – November 20, 2025).
The exhibition features 125 photographs, which are on display at the Independence Palace from November 16 to 20. It comprises nine booths and five photo exhibition areas, each reflecting a historical stage and offering an overarching, in-depth depiction of the half-century journey of Ho Chi Minh City’s education sector.
The exhibition spaces and display booths — presented by clusters of upper secondary schools and providers of educational products — are designed with modernity and technology integration, showcasing vivid and authentic images of the city’s educational development over the past 50 years.
In addition, the exhibition highlights outstanding achievements during the period of comprehensive educational reform; Ho Chi Minh City’s continued leadership in integrating technology into education; the citywide implementation of STEM education; and the strong transition towards a model focused on holistic development of learners’ competencies and qualities. It also introduces initiatives such as “Smart Schools”, “Smart Classrooms”, “Digital Schools”, and “Happy Schools”.
Speaking at the event, Bui Minh Thanh, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, noted that the city was honoured to be recognised by UNESCO as a member of the Global Network of Learning Cities in 2024. This recognition affirms the international community’s appreciation for the city’s policies, commitments and efforts in ensuring an equitable, inclusive, and high-quality education system that promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all.
He added that the exhibition provides an opportunity to reflect on 50 years of building and developing the education sector of Ho Chi Minh City, an endeavour that has not only enhanced public knowledge but also nurtured high-quality human resources, making a significant contribution to the country’s industrialisation and modernisation.
Some images from the exhibition:
