Exhibition about Communist Party of Vietnam opens in Hai Phong
The Department of Culture and Sports of the northern city of Hai Phong launched an exhibition on January 20, highlighting the 95 years of trust in the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Hai Phong (VNA)♋ – The Department of Culture and Sports of the northern city of Hai Phong launched an exhibition on January 20, highlighting the 95 years of trust in the Communist Party of Vietnam.
The exhibition, held in celebration of the Party's 95th anniversary (February 3, 1930–2025), displays 230 photographs and 20 excerpts and statistics photos about the Party congresses in the past 95 years, along with notable achievements in economic, political, cultural, and social affairs of the country and Hai Phong in 2024.
In his opening speech, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Culture and Sports Do Thanh Binh said that last year, the city achieved significant socio-economic development results. It was a bright spot in the overall panorama of the country, posting economic growth of over 10% for ten straight years. Hai Phong has implemented many outstanding and humane policies regarding social security, education - training, culture, and sports.
In 2024, Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago in neighbouring Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong is the first Vietnamese inter-provincial site listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as a world natural heritage. The images of Hai Phong and its Cat Ba Archipelago have continued to spread through international television channels.
💃 Binh highlighted the significance of the year 2025 – the time for Hai Phong, along with the whole country, to prepare for entering a new era—that of the nation’s rise.
The exhibition runs in two phases, from January 20 to 25 and from January 28 to February 4, at the city’s Exhibition and Fine Arts Gallery at No.1 Nguyen Duc Canh, Le Chan district./.
With 7.82 billion USD in foreign direct investment lured in 2024, the port city of Hai Phong and the northeastern province of Quang Ninh continued affirming their strong attraction as the two pillars of the northern economic triangle, that includes Hanoi.
The northern port city of Hai Phong achieved a gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth rate of over 11% last year, ranking third nationwide in terms of economic development.
A proposal on the Lao Cai - Hanoi - Hai Phong railway project is expected to be submitted to the Prime Minister for approval soon so as to kick off construction by the end of this year.
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Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
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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.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
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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For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
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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This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
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.
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