The photo exhibition "Radiant Mountains and Rivers of Vietnam" is organized by the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with the Hanoi Exhibition Information Center, taking place at the Exhibition House No. 93 Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi city.
The exhibition celebrates the 81st anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2026) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2026).
The exhibition displays 130 selected documentary photos, divided into 3 parts of content, aimed at honoring the great historical values of the nation, arousing patriotism, national pride, and self-esteem, while introducing the great achievements of the country in the period of renovation and international integration.
Part 1 of the exhibition is named "Historical Autumn Spirit", recreating the historical moments of the General Uprising to seize power in 1945, culminating on September 2, 1945 at the historic Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Part 2 "Protecting the independence and unity of the country", depicts the arduous but glorious journey of our army and people in the two long-term resistance wars against French colonialism and American imperialism, to maintain independence, freedom and territorial integrity.
In part 3, "Vietnam Renovation, Integration and Development", the exhibition introduces vivid images of political, economic, cultural - social, and foreign affairs achievements of the country and Hanoi Capital in the renovation period, affirming Vietnam's position in the international arena.
Many young people who are students and residents living around Hoan Kiem Lake have known about the exhibition and came to see it early.
Yen Nhi, 19 years old, commented that the exhibition is beautifully decorated, worthy for young people to admire, to learn more about the history and beauty of their homeland and country.
I have seen some images in books when studying history, but mainly images from the past, the war period. When I came to the exhibition, I learned more about the development of Vietnam in the modern and renovation period. To see that the country has made great strides in the past 80 years," Yen Nhi shared.
Veteran photographer Nguyen Huu Bao believes that the exhibition "Radiant Mountains and Rivers of Vietnam" is reasonably edited, general and easy to follow. The exhibition also helps people have a more multi-dimensional and vivid view of historical documents.
Mr. Dong, living in Hanoi, shared that images of history should be included more in students' books, so that the younger generation can better understand and appreciate the sacrifices of our ancestors, as well as the process of building and developing the country.
The exhibition lasts from August 28 to October 10, 2026 at the Exhibition House 93 Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi city.
