In Pictures: Thousands queue for Nhan Dan Newspaper’s Special Supplement after National Celebration
Although one day has passed since National Day on September 2, the patriotic atmosphere still lingers at the National Exhibition Centre in Ha Noi. Thousands of citizens from across the country eagerly lined up at the Nhan Dan Newspaper exhibition area to receive the special Nhan Dan supplement.
The joy of a small family as they queue to receive the special Nhan Dan supplement. (Photo: Thanh Dat)
The patriotic atmosphere at the Nhan Dan Newspaper exhibition area, with thousands visiting to view the exhibition and receive the special supplement. The joy of a small family as they queue to receive the special Nhan Dan supplement. (Photo: Thanh Dat) Some families, after attending the parade marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, stayed on for an extra day to visit the exhibition and receive the Nhan Dan Newspaper special supplement. These are products aimed at engaging younger audiences, those eager to relive the heroic historical stories of their forefathers through digital experiences in line with modern technology trends. Everyone eagerly queued to receive the free Nhan Dan special supplement. The joy of a young mother carrying her child while receiving this special publication. Some young fans from the national concert “To quoc trong tim” (Homeland in our heart) asked to take commemorative photos with Nhan Dan Newspaper’s Editor-in-Chief Le Quoc Minh and this meaningful supplement. Thousands of people queued up to receive the Nhan Dan Newspaper special supplement.
Everyone wanted to check in with the special supplement of Nhan Dan Newspaper against the backdrop of the patriotic red-filled exhibition space. The Nhan Dan Newspaper exhibition area and this meaningful publication drew particular attention from young people. Young audiences were especially interested in the publication because readers could find many “digital gifts” that transported them back to the historic moment of September 2 eighty years ago. These included virtual reality experiences at Ba Dinh Square, a 3D model of the Independence Flag Tower in augmented reality (AR) allowing readers to “check in” with the tower anywhere, and the chance to listen to the Declaration of Independence both on Spotify and TikTok. The “patriotic” space filled with red colours and crowds arriving to receive the special Nhan Dan publication. During her visit to the exhibition, Hao from Ninh Binh shared emotionally: “I truly felt honoured and moved when Le Quoc Minh, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, personally gave me the newspaper’s special supplement. Although it is just a small publication, it carries sacred value, evoking the Declaration of Independence – the great founding document of the Vietnamese nation. That moment stirred immense pride in me for our national history and the immense contributions of President Ho Chi Minh, while also reminding me of the responsibility of today’s generation to preserve and promote the glorious traditions left by our forefathers.”
The September 2 special supplement consists of two parts:
The first part recreates the image of President Ho Chi Minh reading the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square, while also publishing the full text of the Declaration – an immortal document affirming the Vietnamese nation’s right to independence and freedom.
The second part presents 80 outstanding events over the past 80 years in the fields of politics, economy, society, foreign affairs, and culture. Its visual design, hand-drawn by artist Kim Duan, blends political commentary with visual art to inspire national pride and nurture patriotism across generations, particularly among young people.
In addition, this is a special “phygital” publication, containing QR codes that enable readers to explore the content digitally in various ways:
Code for a Virtual Reality experience reliving the moment of President Ho Chi Minh reading the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square.
Code for “Listen to the Declaration of Independence from Nhan Dan Radio on Spotify.”
Code for “Independence Flag Tower – Augmented Reality Experience for readers.”
Code for “Experience listening to President Ho Chi Minh reading the Declaration of Independence on TikTok.”
Children attentively studying the special content of the Nhan Dan Newspaper supplement. The schedule for distributing the supplement at the Nhan Dan Newspaper exhibition booth runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The “80 Years of Independence” exhibition has been extended until September 15 to meet public demand and give people more opportunities to visit and experience the activities and events on display.
Although one day has passed since National Day on September 2, the patriotic atmosphere still lingers at the National Exhibition Centre in Ha Noi. Thousands of citizens from across the country eagerly lined up at the Nhan Dan Newspaper exhibition area to receive the special Nhan Dan supplement.
