In Pictures: 2024 Avante Press Festival highlights Vietnam’s imprint

International friends still vividly remember key milestones in Vietnam’s history, such as the August Revolution, the Dien Bien Phu Victory, and the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30, 1975. At the 48th Avante Press Festival, friends from Portugal and around the world expressed their admiration for the changes in Vietnam under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
From September 6 to 8, Nhan Dan (People) Newspaper participated in activities and organised an exhibition about Vietnam in the International Area at the 48th Avante Press Festival of the Portuguese Communist Party in Seixal, a suburb of Lisbon.
From September 6 to 8, Nhan Dan (People) Newspaper participated in activities and organised an exhibition about Vietnam in the International Area at the 48th Avante Press Festival of the Portuguese Communist Party in Seixal, a suburb of Lisbon.
As in previous years, Vietnam’s exhibition space continued to attract the interest of many Portuguese citizens and international friends.

As in previous years, Vietnam’s exhibition space continued to attract the interest of many Portuguese citizens and international friends.
This year, Vietnam’s exhibition space features numerous images and materials about major events in Vietnam, such as the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

This year, Vietnam’s exhibition space features numerous images and materials about major events in Vietnam, such as the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.
The photos and historical documents reflect the friendship and solidarity of democratic countries and peace-loving people worldwide who have always supported Vietnam's just struggle.

The photos and historical documents reflect the friendship and solidarity of democratic countries and peace-loving people worldwide who have always supported Vietnam's just struggle.
International friends spend considerable time viewing the images and famous quotes of President Ho Chi Minh.

International friends spend considerable time viewing the images and famous quotes of President Ho Chi Minh.
Notably, the publication “Some theoretical and practical issues on socialism and the path to socialism in Vietnam” by late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, published by the ‘Su that’ (Truth) National Political Publishing House, with its significant theoretical and practical values and translated into several foreign languages, helps international readers better understand Vietnam's path to socialism.

Notably, the publication “Some theoretical and practical issues on socialism and the path to socialism in Vietnam” by late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, published by the ‘Su that’ (Truth) National Political Publishing House, with its significant theoretical and practical values and translated into several foreign languages, helps international readers better understand Vietnam's path to socialism.
Irene Piorre, a political researcher in Lisbon, noted Vietnam's steadfastness on the path towards socialism. Holding the book by the late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, she expressed confidence that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the country would continue to develop.

Irene Piorre, a political researcher in Lisbon, noted Vietnam's steadfastness on the path towards socialism. Holding the book by the late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, she expressed confidence that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the country would continue to develop.
Many visitors are impressed by the special supplement in the May 7, 2024, issue of the Nhan Dan Newspaper, featuring a panorama painting on the Dien Bien Phu Campaign. They praised this creative media effort for helping international friends gain a deeper understanding of the heroic history of the Vietnamese people.

Many visitors are impressed by the special supplement in the May 7, 2024, issue of the Nhan Dan Newspaper, featuring a panorama painting on the Dien Bien Phu Campaign. They praised this creative media effort for helping international friends gain a deeper understanding of the heroic history of the Vietnamese people.
Gonçalo Vaz, a member of the “Green” Ecological Party (Portugal), stated that as a citizen of Portugal, he greatly appreciated the presence of Vietnamese representatives at the Avante Press Festival. At the Vietnam exhibition space activities helped them gain a better understanding of the country, its history, and its people. Here, they have seen many images and materials about President Ho Chi Minh, who dedicated his life to the struggle for national independence and made significant contributions to the solidarity among people worldwide. As a result, many participants at the Avante Press Festival know about and admire President Ho Chi Minh.

Gonçalo Vaz, a member of the “Green” Ecological Party (Portugal), stated that as a citizen of Portugal, he greatly appreciated the presence of Vietnamese representatives at the Avante Press Festival. At the Vietnam exhibition space activities helped them gain a better understanding of the country, its history, and its people. Here, they have seen many images and materials about President Ho Chi Minh, who dedicated his life to the struggle for national independence and made significant contributions to the solidarity among people worldwide. As a result, many participants at the Avante Press Festival know about and admire President Ho Chi Minh.
João Carvalho and Mr Emidio, who both greatly admire Vietnam, have planned to travel by motorcycle from north to south in 2025 to visit Dien Bien Phu and then proceed to Ho Chi Minh City for the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.

João Carvalho and Mr Emidio, who both greatly admire Vietnam, have planned to travel by motorcycle from north to south in 2025 to visit Dien Bien Phu and then proceed to Ho Chi Minh City for the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.
This year's Avante Press Festival is a major gathering for the Portuguese Communist Party, in preparation for the 22nd National Congress in December.

This year's Avante Press Festival is a major gathering for the Portuguese Communist Party, in preparation for the 22nd National Congress in December.
Despite the challenges posed by the economic crisis and rising inflation, many Portuguese citizens attended the press festival early to support the Communist Party in advancing initiatives to improve workers' lives.

Despite the challenges posed by the economic crisis and rising inflation, many Portuguese citizens attended the press festival early to support the Communist Party in advancing initiatives to improve workers' lives.
In addition to the rich cultural activities, there were nearly 70 workshops and lively debates on prominent issues in Portugal, such as the challenging economic situation, high inflation, and complex conflicts in various regions affecting global peace.

In addition to the rich cultural activities, there were nearly 70 workshops and lively debates on prominent issues in Portugal, such as the challenging economic situation, high inflation, and complex conflicts in various regions affecting global peace.
The closing speech by Paulo Raimundo, General Secretary of the Portuguese Communist Party, addressed topics of deep concern for the party's supporters, including "wages and workers", "public education", "housing and transportation", "environment" and "immigration."

The closing speech by Paulo Raimundo, General Secretary of the Portuguese Communist Party, addressed topics of deep concern for the party's supporters, including "wages and workers", "public education", "housing and transportation", "environment" and "immigration."
At the meeting with the Nhan Dan Newspaper delegation, Comrade Fernanda Mateus, a member of the Political Bureau of the Portuguese Communist Party, highly appreciated Vietnam's active participation in each press festival’s edition, which has significantly contributed to strengthening solidarity among communist parties, workers, and progressive forces worldwide.

At the meeting with the Nhan Dan Newspaper delegation, Comrade Fernanda Mateus, a member of the Political Bureau of the Portuguese Communist Party, highly appreciated Vietnam's active participation in each press festival’s edition, which has significantly contributed to strengthening solidarity among communist parties, workers, and progressive forces worldwide.
Regarding the visit to Vietnam by the General Secretary of the Portuguese last August, Fernanda Mateus mentioned that the results and lessons from Vietnam’s renewal and socialist building process are valuable references for the Portuguese Communist Party in its struggle for democracy, progress, and socialism in Portugal. In the future, the Portuguese Communist Party will strive to contribute to enhancing cooperation and friendship between the two countries.

Regarding the visit to Vietnam by the General Secretary of the Portuguese last August, Fernanda Mateus mentioned that the results and lessons from Vietnam’s renewal and socialist building process are valuable references for the Portuguese Communist Party in its struggle for democracy, progress, and socialism in Portugal. In the future, the Portuguese Communist Party will strive to contribute to enhancing cooperation and friendship between the two countries.

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