According to the Vietnam National Exposition Center (VEC), in just three opening days, the National Achievements Exhibition themed “80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness” in Dong Anh district, Ha Noi city welcomed 1.18 million visitors. This set a record for the number of visitors at an exhibition, even though it has only been open for a few days.
| A motorcade carrying Party General Secretary To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and leaders of ministries and sectors visits the Dong Nai pavilion at the exhibition. Photo: Cong Nghia |
On the opening day (August 28), the exhibition attracted more than 230,000 visitors. On the second day (August 29), nearly 300,000 visitors attended, and by the third day (August 30), the number had more than doubled to 650,000. The total number of visitors in the first three days reached 1.18 million, a record figure for an exhibition.
On the fourth day (August 31), the exhibition witnessed a “sea of people,” though no official statistics have been released yet. The road from downtown Hanoi to the National Exposition Center was heavily congested. However, thanks to the massive capacity of the venue — the largest in Southeast Asia and the 10th largest in the world — and professional services, sightseeing activities proceeded smoothly.
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| Visitors interact with an AI robot developed by Vingroup. Photo: Cong Nghia |
The National Achievements Exhibition, themed “80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness”, is the first exhibition held at the National Exposition Center since its inauguration on August 19.
This is the largest exhibition ever organized, featuring displays from 28 ministries and central agencies, 34 provinces and cities, and more than 110 major corporations and economic groups. The exhibition hosts 230 booths on a total area of 260,000 square meters, including both indoor and outdoor spaces.
The exhibition is divided into thematic display areas, ranging from general achievements, green economy, clean energy, aerospace industry, defense and security industry, to cultural industry.
A highlight of the exhibition is the “95 Years of the Party Flag Lighting the Way” space, organized by Nhan Dan Newspaper. Covering 10,000 square meters, it recreates the journey of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Inspired by the Co Loa Citadel, the area is designed in a spiral form, integrating artifacts, live performances, and advanced technologies such as holograms, AR, and 360-degree screens to provide an immersive and emotional experience.
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| The Ministry of Science and Technology pavilion showcases a wide range of applied research achievements. Photo: Cong Nghia |
Every day, the National Exposition Center features an average of 100 events and activities to serve visitors. Within the framework of the exhibition, various seminars on technology and investment are held by ministries, sectors, and localities. On August 28, September 2, and September 5, high-altitude fireworks displays will take place in the evening, along with musical and artistic performances.
During the exhibition, many international delegations visited it while attending events celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), including a high-ranking delegation from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
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| Thaco Group introduces a model of a high-speed railway carriage developed by the corporation. Photo: Cong Nghia |
At the National Achievements Exhibition themed “80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness”, Dong Nai Province presented a 400-square-meter pavilion showcasing its socio-economic and cultural achievements.
In the opening days, the Dong Nai pavilion welcomed more than 100,000 visitors who expressed strong impressions of the province’s industrial and service development, as well as its major projects such as Long Thanh International Airport, Phuoc An Seaport, and large-scale industrial zones.
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| Member of the Provincial Party Committee and Director of Dong Nai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DoCST) Le Thi Ngoc Loan presents souvenir gifts to visitors. Photo: Cong Nghia |
During the exhibition, Dong Nai also organized performances of Loc Hoa lithophone – recognized as a national treasure – and presented souvenir gifts to visitors. In addition to its main exhibition space, the DoCST also participated in the culinary cultural zone, offering local specialties and even free servings in the mornings.
According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Achievements Exhibition themed “80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness” was initially scheduled to run until September 5. However, due to overwhelming public interest, the ministry and VEC may consider extending the exhibition period to meet public demand.
By: Cong Nghia
Translated by: M.Nguyet-Thu Ha
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