The opening ceremony was attended by Lieutenant General Tran Quang Phuong, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, along with leaders from military and government sectors and press agency representatives.
The exhibition features an engaging presentation using maps, sound, and well-organised materials, introducing visitors to pivotal battles such as the Viet Bac Campaign (1947), Dien Bien Phu Campaign (1954), Central Highlands Campaign (1975), and Ho Chi Minh Campaign (1975).
A series of watercolour portraits created by artist Do Hoang Tuong depicting 20 distinguished generals, including Vo Nguyen Giap, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Van Tien Dung, and Hoang Van Thai, is also on display at the exhibition.
Technology enthusiasts can scan QR codes on each painting and battle map to access more information and visual content related to these historic battles and the legendary commanders. After the exhibition concludes, these portraits will be donated to the Vietnam Military History Museum.
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Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh speaks at the opening ceremony |
In his speech at the opening ceremony, Le Quoc Minh, member of the Party Central Committee (PCC), Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper and Deputy Head of the PCC Commission for Communication and Education, emphasised that the exhibition represents a blend of painting art and history, along with modern journalistic technology.
Nhan Dan Newspaper closely worked with the Military History Institute to ensure the accuracy of information regarding both generals and exemplary battles, he revealed.
The exhibition is among effort by Nhan Dan Newspaper to create fresh experience to better serve and attract the public.
“We believe that bold innovation in communication will help to bring traditional historical values closer to younger generations,” stated Le Quoc Minh.
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The exhibition features an engaging presentation using maps, sound, and well-organised materials |
For his part, Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Duc, Director of the Department of Propaganda and Training under the General Political Department of the Vietnam People's Army, hailed that the interactive exhibition is a significant event that spreads beautiful values about Vietnam's historical traditions and the heroic army.
He expressed confidence that the exhibition would provide attendees with a profound understanding of national history and the glorious traditions of the army.
We believe that bold innovation in communication will help to bring traditional historical values closer to younger generations.
Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper Le Quoc Minh
The exhibition is part of a project launched by Nhan Dan Newspaper to commemorates the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 - December 22, 2024).
The project also includes a section titled ‘The Heroic Army of a Heroic Nation’ in Nhan Dan Newspaper’s daily publication, and an in-depth information page about the Vietnam People's Army on Nhan Dan Online Newspaper, focusing on significant battles and distinguished generals.
The exhibition is open to the public until December 22 at the headquarters of Nhan Dan Newspaper, 71 Hang Trong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
