“Independence Autumn” - Introducing for the first time the precious artifacts of President Ho Chi Minh

A photocopy of Nguyen Ai Quoc's identity card at 6 Villa des Gobelins Street; Nguyen Ai Quoc's photographer's business card; President Ho Chi Minh's letter to the Central Executive Committee of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany... are artifacts introduced for the first time at the "Autumn of Independence" exhibition, which opened on August 25 in Hanoi.

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the "Independence Autumn" exhibition. (Photo: Mai Anh)

The event was organized by the Ho Chi Minh Museum in coordination with the Propaganda Department (Central Propaganda and Education Commission) to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).

Attending the opening ceremony were Mr. Ngo Dong Hai, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, along with representatives of diplomatic agencies, representatives of embassies of Cuba, Russia, China, Malaysia, Israel, etc.

Delegates visit and listen to introductions to documents and artifacts. (Photo: Mai Anh)

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Vu Manh Ha, Party Secretary and Director of the Ho Chi Minh Museum, said that the thematic exhibition consists of two parts: "Ba Dinh shines in Autumn" and "From the autumn of Independence to the spring of Renovation". The content recreates Nguyen Ai Quoc's journey to find a way to save the country, approaching Marxism-Leninism, founding the Communist Party of Vietnam , to the victory of the August Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, as well as the process of building and defending the Fatherland and the cause of Renovation.

Visitors to the exhibition. (Photo: Mai Anh)

The highlight of this exhibition is the first time a number of valuable documents and artifacts are announced to the public. These include: A copy of Nguyen Ai Quoc's identity card at 6 Villa des Gobelins Street, issued on September 4, 1919 (the card has a photo stamped with his signature); Nguyen Ai Quoc's photographer's business card; President Ho Chi Minh's letter to the Central Executive Committee of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany informing and inviting the delegation to attend the Party Congress and the 15th National Day of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, August 1, 1960; Poem celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam by poet Hoang Viem Boi...

These artifacts not only have great historical value but also have sacred meaning, arousing national pride and love for the homeland in every Vietnamese person.

Photocopy of Nguyen Ai Quoc's identity card at 6 Villa des Gobelins Street, issued on September 4, 1919. (Photo: Mai Anh)

Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes said that the exhibition “Autumn of Independence” has special significance as it introduces many valuable documents and artifacts, which are an important part of Vietnamese history. He highly appreciated the leadership role of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh, and affirmed that the decisive factor for all victories is the solidarity of the Vietnamese people. It is the spirit of solidarity under wise leadership that helped Vietnam gain independence, overcome the war of aggression, and at the same time build a new society. This is a valuable lesson for many countries, including Cuba: only when the people are united and have the right leadership can great achievements be achieved.

Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentescho visits the exhibition. (Photo: Mai Anh)

The Ambassador also expressed his impression of Vietnam's strong development achievements in maintaining independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity while building an increasingly prosperous country. The Ambassador emphasized that this glorious historical heritage is the luggage and inspiration for the young generation of Vietnam to continue writing new pages of history for the nation in the era of integration and development.

Nguyen Duc Anh, a student of class 8A1, Giang Vo 2 Secondary School (Hanoi) expressed: “This is the first time I have seen with my own eyes the documents and artifacts associated with Uncle Ho. Before, I only learned about Uncle Ho and history through books, but when I saw it in person, I felt more clearly the difficulties and sacrifices that generations of fathers and brothers had gone through to gain independence. I see that history is no longer distant but very close, vivid and full of pride.”

Students from Giang Vo 2 Secondary School (Hanoi) visit the exhibition. (Photo: Mai Anh)

Duc Anh added that the exhibition “Independence Autumn” helped him understand that to achieve today’s peace and development is a long and arduous journey. “That reminds the young generation like us to study well, train ourselves, and live responsibly to be worthy of the great contributions of Uncle Ho and previous generations. I hope that in the future I can contribute a small part to building an increasingly rich and civilized country.”

The thematic exhibition will be held at the Ho Chi Minh Museum from August 25, 2025 to December 25, 2025.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/mua-thu-doc-lap-lan-dau-tien-gioi-thieu-nhung-hien-vat-quy-cua-chu-cich-ho-chi-minh-215808.html