Progress meeting on the organization of the National Achievements Exhibition in Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of National Day

The National Achievements Exhibition, commemorating the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025), will be held from August 28 to September 5, 2025, at the National Exhibition Center in Hanoi. The event will showcase Vietnam's outstanding achievements over the past 80 years of nation-building and development across key sectors, including industry and technology, investment and trade, agriculture and rural development, national defense and security, foreign affairs, healthcare, education, culture, sports, and tourism. The exhibition also serves as an opportunity to highlight the beauty of Vietnam—its people and its land—with a culture rich in national identity spanning 4,000 years; the diversity and vibrancy of its 54 ethnic groups; distinctive regional resources and specialties; and iconic architectural landmarks from different historical periods.

The leader of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism delivered a speech at the meeting.

The Son La province exhibition space, themed "Son La - Historical imprints, cultural colors, and aspiration for development," is organized visually with images, artifacts, models, documents, typical products, and the city's unique specialties presented through modern technology. The exhibition content introduces the land, people, and distinctive ethnic cultures of Son La province; images and documents showcasing the resilient and indomitable revolutionary spirit of the people of Son La in the struggle for liberation and national independence in 1945; and the economic, cultural, social, defense, security, and foreign affairs achievements of Son La over 80 years of building, protecting, and developing alongside the nation. It also presents and promotes Son La's potential and strengths during the period of national renewal and international integration, such as the potential for developing processed agricultural products, OCOP products, and especially tourism potential with key tourism areas like Moc Chau National tourist area, Ta Xua - Bac Yen tourist area, and the Son La hydropower reservoir lake area. Additionally, there will be community cultural exchange activities with artisans and amateur performers at the exhibition space for domestic and international visitors (showcasing traditional handicrafts, Thai Xoe art, Hmong Khen dance, and ethnic Thai cuisine).

The delegates reviewed the exhibition design concept.

Until now, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has submitted proposals on tasks and budget estimates for participating in the exhibition to the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; developed and submitted for approval the Plan for Organizing Son La Province’s Socio-Economic Achievements Exhibition in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025); and directed its subordinate specialized divisions to implement Directive No. 107/CĐ-TTg dated July 10, 2025, issued by the Prime Minister, on the urgent and focused organization of the National Achievements Exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of National Day. The department has also provided input to finalize the content presentation, design layout, and construction plan, which have been submitted to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Ms Trang Thi Xuan, Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Committee, delivered the concluding remarks of the meeting.

In her concluding remarks, Ms Trang Thi Xuan, Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Committee, requested that relevant agencies and units continue to urgently implement their assigned tasks and accelerate progress to promptly meet the directives of the Government leadership. She also emphasized the need for thorough review of all scripts, images, and documents to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and comprehensive reflection of the latest information about Son La. Furthermore, she called for the completion of detailed designs for each enterprise’s booth, ensuring aesthetic quality, effective display, and a clear representation of the province’s unique identity.

Nhu Thuy

Translated by Huyen Vu