On August 26, in Hanoi, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Ministry of Science and Technology, in coordination with the Central Propaganda and Education Commission and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, held a special issuance ceremony of the postage stamp set "Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025). The stamp set includes 01 stamp and 01 block.
The stamp depicts the image of President Ho Chi Minh, the founder of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, depicted in a modern graphic art style, both solemn and familiar.
Uncle Ho's face appears gentle, his eyes shining with faith and aspiration for independence and freedom for the nation. Simple but delicate lines, combined with the dominant red-yellow colors of the National Flag, create a strong highlight, honoring the great leader, the immortal symbol of patriotism, self-reliance and aspiration for peace of the Vietnamese people.
The block model shows the National Emblem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the map of the Fatherland with the sacred and complete sovereignty of the sea and islands of the national territory. The block background uses the image of a bronze drum, a symbol of a thousand years of civilization, reminding us of the historical roots and depth of national culture.
Stamps are 32x43mm in size; Blocks are 80x100mm in size with face values of 4,000 VND and 19,000 VND. The stamp set was designed by artist Nguyen Du (Vietnam Post Corporation); supplied nationwide at provincial, municipal, central post offices, and transaction post offices from August 26, 2025 to June 30, 2027.
The postage stamp set "Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025)" not only represents the important historical milestone, the day President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, but also affirms the sovereignty, freedom, independence, solidarity, indomitable will and pride of the Vietnamese people over the past 80 years.
The stamp set also conveys a message of infinite gratitude for the great contributions of the great President Ho Chi Minh, the genius leader of the Party and our nation, along with revolutionary predecessors and millions of heroes and martyrs who bravely fought and sacrificed for the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Fatherland.
In particular, the stamp set is also an affirmation that, after 80 years of construction and development, the lives of Vietnamese people are increasingly prosperous and happy, the country is constantly innovating and integrating deeply, continuing to firmly enter a new era - the era of sustainable development and prosperity./.
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/phat-hanh-bo-tem-dac-biet-ky-niem-80-nam-quoc-khanh-viet-nam-pv-post1058016.vnp
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