Attended the opening ceremony were Standing Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Ho Hai; Major General Phan Van Xung, Political Commissar of the Ho Chi Minh City High Command.
The photo exhibition introduces the 80-year journey of building, fighting and growing of the Vietnam People's Army; the achievements of Ho Chi Minh City in building a strong national defense combined with a solid foundation of public security; the beauty of Vietnam's sea and islands and the efforts of officers and soldiers in protecting the country's maritime sovereignty.
The exhibition takes place at three locations, including Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Dong Khoi Street and the area opposite Chi Lang Park, from December 19 until December 27, aiming to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 - 2024).