See the image of the first unified train from Hai Phong port to Saigon port

Rare images of the first reunification train connecting the coasts of the North and South, from Hai Phong port to Saigon port on May 13, 1975, were introduced to viewers at the National Achievements Exhibition.

The first unified train from Hai Phong port to Saigon port

That is the image in the exhibition booth of Ho Chi Minh City, the special exhibition area of ​​Rich Country, Strong Country , part of the Exhibition of National Achievements taking place at the National Exhibition Center ( Hanoi ).

Ho Chi Minh City participates in the exhibition with the theme "Ho Chi Minh City - Stature of the times, creating the future", bringing the message "Proud of the past - Connecting the future".

Different space of Ho Chi Minh City at the National Achievement Exhibition

Designed in a modern, open and aesthetic style, the exhibition space of Ho Chi Minh City stands out in the Kim Quy exhibition hall, attracting many visitors in recent days.

The baby was engrossed in watching 'Journey to Open the Southern Land' through a 3D Hologram projection - Photo: T.DIEU

The exhibition recreates a general but complete and in-depth account of the more than 300-year journey of the ancient Saigon - Gia Dinh land until now, associated with the merger of the two provinces of Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau into the new Ho Chi Minh City.

At the same time, affirming the vision of developing a smart, green, sustainable "super city".

With limited space, Ho Chi Minh City chose a minimalist design, applying digital technology to "contain" data very selectively to save space. These digital technologies and utilities not only help save space but also present documents and stories in an attractive and engaging way.

The story of the Journey to Open the South is told in a particularly concise and vivid way by displaying stereoscopic images that symbolize the length of history of this land.

Or some precious archaeological artifacts, national treasures of Ho Chi Minh City and iconic architectural works of the city such as Ben Thanh market, City People's Committee headquarters...

The long resistance war, unifying the country - depicting the glorious milestones of the struggle against colonialism and imperialism told through images, artifacts, and stories spread along the winding wall.

The long resistance wars of Ho Chi Minh City are told on the curved wall and 3 information 'sand tables' to avoid displaying dense documents but to leave space for visitors - Photo: T.DIEU

Three highlights are war zone D, Minh Dam base, and Cu Chi tunnels, which are separated and listed on three information "sand tables".

All information on economics, culture - society, security - defense, foreign affairs, telling the 50-year journey of construction, innovation and creation of Ho Chi Minh City from 1975 to present, is distilled from valuable documents and displayed on 4 curved LED screens.

Sea transport was restored after April 30, 1975.

Rare photos of Ho Chi Minh City in 1975

On curved LED screens, rare images telling the story of Ho Chi Minh City are projected.

That is a photo of Vice Chairman of the Council of Ministers Pham Hung visiting and working at the Song Be ceramic handicraft production facility in 1975; the image of large ships bustling at Saigon port shows that maritime transportation was restored right after April 30, 1975.

Vice Chairman of the Council of Ministers Pham Hung visited and worked at Song Be fine art ceramic production facility in 1975.

Or the image of workers working at Song Be Pharmaceutical Union Enterprise in 1980; the image of Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Nghi and leaders of Song Be province visiting the ceramic facility in Tan Dong Hiep commune, Di An district in June 1980.

And especially the touching image of the Song Huong ship docking at Saigon port in early May 1975. This was the first unification ship connecting the coasts of the North and South, from Hai Phong port to Saigon port just over ten days after the country was unified.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Nghi and leaders of Song Be province visited the ceramic facility in Tan Dong Hiep commune, Di An district, June 1980

On May 13, 1975, 13 days after the whole country sang the song of victory, the ship completed its special journey, bringing 541 children of the South back to their homeland after 21 years of regrouping to the North.

They were Southern cadres sent by the Central Government to supplement forces to take over liberated zones...

Song Be Pharmaceutical Union Enterprise in 1980

This rare image placed in the exhibition space of Ho Chi Minh City in the Exhibition of National Achievements celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day September 2nd becomes even more meaningful and touching to today's viewers about the value of peace and unity.

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