[In Pictures] Impressive portraits of 13 Party General Secretaries through the ages

Visitors and locals were deeply impressed by the portraits of the 13 General Secretaries of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, displayed across different historical periods at the ongoing exhibition entitled “95 Years of the Party’s Flag Lighting the Way” at the Viet Nam Exposition Centre in Ha Noi.

Thursday, September 11, 2025 10:08

President Ho Chi Minh, the founder and trainer of the Communist Party of Viet Nam – the pioneering political organisation leading the nation through the most arduous trials of history.

The portrait section is designed with solemnity and impressive visual impact.

Visitors from across the country express admiration for the exhibition space featuring the portraits of 13 General Secretaries of the Communist Party of Viet Nam across the eras.

Portrait of General Secretary Tran Phu (held office from October 1930 to April 1931).

Portrait of General Secretary Le Hong Phong (held office from March 1935 to July 1936).

Portrait of General Secretary Ha Huy Tap (held office from July 1936 to March 1938).

Portrait of General Secretary Nguyen Van Cu (held office from March 1938 to January 1940).

Portrait of General Secretary Truong Chinh (held office from May 1941 to October 1956, and again from July 1986 to December 1986).

Portrait of General Secretary Le Duan (held office from September 1960 to July 1986).

Portrait of General Secretary Nguyen Van Linh (held office from December 1986 to June 1991).

Portrait of General Secretary Do Muoi (held office from June 1991 to December 1997).

Portrait of General Secretary Le Kha Phieu (held office from December 1997 to April 2001).

Portrait of General Secretary Nong Duc Manh (held office from April 2001 to January 2011).

Portrait of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (held office from January 2011 to July 2024).

Portrait of General Secretary To Lam (the current General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam).

The portraits of the General Secretaries are displayed with dignity within the exhibition grounds.

Many visitors take commemorative photos alongside the portraits of the Party leaders throughout different periods.

Valuable documents and images highlighting the lives and careers of the leaders were presented in a solemn yet modern, innovative, and engaging manner, attracting significant attention from the public.

Large numbers of people visit the exhibition space in Dong Anh, Ha Noi, to experience the vivid displays introducing President Ho Chi Minh and the General Secretaries of the Communist Party of Viet Nam through different eras.

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