A photo exhibition called “65 years – landmarks in history†opened at the Exhibition Center for Culture and Arts, to mark the 65th anniversary of the August Revolution (August, 19, 1945) and the National Day (September 2, 1945).
The exhibition features over 200 photos that mark the most important days in Vietnam’s past 65 years. The photos are in three categories.
The first group of photos tells about the foundation of the Communist Party of Vietnam from the establishment of the Viet Minh Revolutionary organization, the national congress convened in Tan Trao on August 13, 1945 and President Ho Chi Minh’s proclamation of the Declaration of Independence at Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945.
The second category describes the revolutionary wars for national independence and reunification.
The photos record the great courage and sacrifices of the people during three decades of fighting. Images depicting the General Offensive in 1968, the historical victory on April 30, 1975 and the first Congress of Vietnam’s National Assembly will help young people particularly to understand more about those events.
The third part presents the country’s milestones and achievements during its construction and defense and 25 years of renovation. The rapid growth of the economy, better quality of life, achievements of industrialization and modernization in the peacetime are shown.
The exhibition that opened on August 28 at 2 Hoa Lu street in Hanoi runs until September 3.