Exhibition on General Vo Nguyen Giap opens in Hanoi
An exhibition on the late General Vo Nguyen Giap opened in Hanoi on August 20 on the occasion of his 110th birth anniversary (August 25) to honour the legendary general’s great contributions to the national liberation cause.
An exhibition on late General Vo Nguyen Giap opens in Hanoi on August 20 on the occasion of his 110th birth anniversary (August 25). (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - An exhibition on late General Vo Nguyen Giap openedin Hanoi on August 20 on the occasion of his 110th birth anniversary (August25) to honour the legendary general’s great contributions to the nationalliberation cause.
The exhibition, held by the Vietnam Military History Museum in collaborationwith the Museum of People’s Public Security, Military Library and the general’sfamily, introduce to visitors 200 document and photos, notably a secretdispatch handwritten by General Giap on April 7, 1975, urging military units toexert every effort to liberate the south of Vietnam.
Through the exhibition, visitors will have a chance to look backat the heroic revolutionary tradition of the Vietnam People's Army associatedwith General Giap - a loyal revolutionary soldier, an excellent and closedisciple of President Ho Chi Minh and the “eldest brother” of the VietnamPeople’s Army.
Besides, the exhibition also introduces images and items on the general’s dailylife and his sentiments toward people as well as international friends.
General Vo Nguyen Giap, whose real name is Vo Giap (alias Van), was born in LocThuy commune, Le Thuy district, the central province of Quang Binh on August25, 1911. He passed away in Hanoi onOctober 4, 2013 at the age of 103.
He once served as a Politburo member, Secretary of the Central MilitaryCommission, Standing Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence,Commander-in-Chief of the Vietnamese People’s Army and a National Assemblydeputy from the first to seventh tenures.
The General, whose military career starting with his appointment to lead thefirst Vietnamese revolutionary army unit with only 34 soldiers in 1944, led theVietnamese people's army from victory to victory during the resistance waragainst French colonialists and then American imperialists./.
A contest on the life and career of General Vo Nguyen Giap will be organised from July 30 to August 25 for Vietnamese citizens at home and abroad on the occasion of the late General’s 110th birthday (August 25, 1911-2021).
A virtual exhibition on the late General Vo Nguyen Giap will open on August 22 on the occasion of his 110th birth anniversary (August 25) to honour the legendary general’s great contributions to the national liberation cause.
A virtual exhibition on the late General Vo Nguyen Giap will open on August 22 on the occasion of his 110th birth anniversary (August 25) to honour the legendary general’s great contributions to the national liberation cause.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
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Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
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The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
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Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
An exhibition on late General Vo Nguyen Giap opens in Hanoi on August 20 on the occasion of his 110th birth anniversary (August 25). (Photo: VNA) 
