Thursday, 17/08/2017 21:36 (GMT+7)
The Vietnam Journalists Association held a ceremony on August 16th to announce a decision of the Prime Minister on the establishment of the Vietnam Press Museum.
The Museum is located inside the Vietnam Journalists Association’s headquarters on Duong Dinh Nghe street, Yen Hoa ward, in the Cau Giay district of Hanoi.
Presenting Decision of the Prime Minister on the establishment of Vietnam Press Museum
It will collect, research, introduce and display typical journalism items and documents showing the formation and development of the country’s revolutionary, humanitarian and progressive press sector; and highlight the achievements of the press sector in the past and inspire journalists to continue promoting their glorious history and tradition.
At the ceremony, many collectives and individuals donated various items and documents to the museum, including many original newspapers published in the 1945-1975 period, especially a collection of “Truong Son” Newspaper gathered by late journalist Luc Van Thao, who was the editor-in-chief of the paper.
Photo: nhandan.com.vn
The Museum also received a printer produced in 1966 by Viet Lap printing company in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang. The forerunner of Viet Lap printing company is a printing establishment of the Party to print documents, leaflets and the Vietnam Independence Newspaper in Cao Bac Lang base.
In addition, four bronze statues of martyr reporters by sculptor Tran Thanh Phong were also presented.
Following are photos about first documents of the Vietnam Press Museum:
(Photo source: CPV)
Compiled by BTA