Exhibition highlights patriotic emulation movements in seven decades

This exhibition is one of practical activities to celebrate 75 years since President Ho Chi Minh issued an appeal for patriotic emulation (June 11, 1948 - 2023).

The exhibition is divided into three parts, introducing images related to 10 patriotic emulation congresses, President Ho Chi Minh’s attendance at patriotic emulation congresses at all levels, and outstanding movements across the countries in the two resistance wars and the renewal period, as well as localities with good performance in the movements.

The 200 documents and artifacts feature President Ho Chi Minh and patriotic emulation movements and a number of outstanding role models in the movements.

President Ho Chi Minh's written call for patriotic emulation

They include a pistol that President Ho Chi Minh presented to Hero of the Armed Forces Nguyen Thi Chien at the National Congress of role models and outstanding officials in May 1952; a paper fan that President Ho Chi Minh gave to Hoang Dao Thuy, General Secretary of the Central Patriotic Emulation Committee in 1948; President Ho Chi Minh's written call for patriotic emulation on June 11, 1948; a number of medical equipment that Professor, Doctor, Hero of Labour Ton That Tung used to provide medical examination and treatment to patients; and an electro-acupuncture machine and acupuncture needles used by Professor and Hero of Labour Nguyen Tai Thu to anaesthetise patients for operations during 1996 – 2000.

A number of medical equipment that Professor, Doctor, and Hero of Labour Ton That Tung

Addressing the opening ceremony on June 9, Vietnam National Museum of History Director Nguyen Van Doan said that since President Ho Chi Minh called for patriotic emulation to encourage people’s engagement in eliminating hunger, illiteracy and invaders, patriotic emulation movements have developed strongly among people from all walks of life with diverse forms, resulting in great achievements in the national reform and national construction and defence.

Porcelain vase with autographs of President Ho Chi Minh.

He said the exhibition aims to affirm the significance, role and impacts of patriotic emulation movements in different historical periods, and inspiring patriotism among the Vietnamese people.

The event also highlights efforts and contributions made by adolescents nationwide in patriotic emulation movements, especially those in protecting the environment.

The experiential space introduces recycled items.

At the opening ceremony, the National Museum of History received many documents and items related to the “thousands good deeds” movement donated by Hero of Labour and People’s Teacher Nguyen Duc Thin, who initiated the movement in 1963. The movement has been widely implemented by children across the country.

The exhibition runs from June 9 to August 9.