Photo exhibition on Uncle Ho with Vietnam People’s Army launched

Delegates and the organizing panel paying tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum

It was part of activities in celebration of the 80th founding anniversary of the VPA and 35th anniversary of the Whole-people Defense Festive Day.

The exhibition consists of three parts, namely President Ho Chi Minh and leaders of the Party and State with the VPA; the VPA in the cause of national construction and protection; Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum - The project of Party's will and the people's hearts.

Maj. Gen. Dinh Quoc Hung addressing the event

The exhibition features 80 precious photos, many of which are being presented to the public for the first time. These photos reflect the birth and development of the VPA.

Under the leadership of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, the care of people, the military has always been loyal to the revolutionary cause of the Party. During 80 years of building, fighting and growth, the VPA has made significant contribution to the cause of national construction and  renovation.

Delegates at the event

Delegates cutting the ribbon to kick off the exhibition

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Major General Dinh Quoc Hung, Political Commissar of the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Protection Command, underlined that the exhibition aims to widely disseminate information about the special political task of the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Protection Command; the political, cultural and historic significance of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum; as well as “simple but noble” exemplary individuals, contributing to promoting Studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thought, morality and lifestyle.

The exhibition lasts until December 25.

Touring the exhibition

* Earlier, the delegates and the organizing panel offered incense in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum.

Translated by Song Anh