Commencement of renovation of historical site of Huynh Thuc Khang Journalism School

On the morning of January 18, in Thai Nguyen, the Vietnam Journalists Association in coordination with the People's Committee of Dai Tu district solemnly held the groundbreaking ceremony for the restoration and embellishment of the historical site of Huynh Thuc Khang Journalism School.

Attending the groundbreaking ceremony were Mr. Dang Xuan Truong - Permanent Vice Chairman of Thai Nguyen Provincial People's Committee; Mr. Nguyen Duc Loi - Permanent Vice Chairman of Vietnam Journalists Association; and guests who are leaders of the Boards and units of Vietnam Journalists Association, representatives of Thai Nguyen Provincial Departments and Branches, Dai Tu District People's Committee, Tan Thai Commune, Vietnam Press Museum, Huynh Thuc Khang Journalism School Relic Management Board.

Delegates attending the groundbreaking ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Comrade Nguyen Duc Loi - Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Journalists Association said that in 1949, in the context of the fierce resistance war against France, realizing the special role of the revolutionary journalists - an important shock force, under the direction of President Ho Chi Minh, the Viet Minh General Department opened the Huynh Thuc Khang Journalism School to train quality human resources for the press. The opening ceremony of the first course of the Huynh Thuc Khang Journalism School took place on April 4, 1949.

"The establishment of Huynh Thuc Khang Journalism School is a special milestone associated with the glorious journey of journalism under the guidance of President Ho Chi Minh - the first teacher of revolutionary journalism, the outstanding leader of our nation", comrade Nguyen Duc Loi emphasized.

Comrade Nguyen Duc Loi - Permanent Vice President of Vietnam Journalists Association spoke at the ceremony.

According to the Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Journalists Association, in order to record a historical event about the pioneering class of resistance journalists on the press front who devoted their lives to the goal of "All for victory" contributing to the glorious tradition and vitality of our country's revolutionary press, on the basis of the records, documents and artifacts painstakingly collected and prepared by the Vietnam Journalists Museum, with the great determination of the leaders of the Vietnam Journalists Association, the attention of the Party committees, authorities and people of Thai Nguyen province and the cultural sector, the red address where the Huynh Thuc Khang Journalism School was held was zoned for protection and recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national monument in 2019 on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the school's founding.

Delegates performed the groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the project.

Comrade Nguyen Duc Loi said that with the desire to continue preserving and promoting the historical value and stature of the Relic towards the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Huynh Thuc Khang Journalism School (April 4, 1949 - April 4, 2024) and the 100th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2025), the Vietnam Press Museum was directed by the Vietnam Journalists Association to establish a project to restore and embellish the Relic of the location of the establishment of Huynh Thuc Khang Journalism School, and was trusted by the leaders and departments of Thai Nguyen province to be the Investor.

"Thanks to that, the initial preparations have been completed and today we are pleased to be here with you to solemnly hold the groundbreaking ceremony to start the construction of the project," said comrade Nguyen Duc Loi.

Mr. Do Chi Thanh - Deputy General Director of Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group presented a symbolic gift board to the representative of Dai Tu district leaders.

Affirming that the Huynh Thuc Khang Journalism School historical relic is an important relic in the entire system of revolutionary historical relics about President Ho Chi Minh, the Central Committee, the Government, the Viet Bac resistance base and the Vietnamese revolutionary press, comrade Nguyen Nam Tien - Acting Chairman of the People's Committee of Dai Tu district shared that this is where many revolutionary soldiers on the cultural front grew up and made important contributions to the glorious revolutionary cause of the nation.

Delegates took souvenir photos at the end of the ceremony.

"In the near future, with the status of a National Historical Relic and the formation and development of the Nui Coc Lake National Tourist Area in Tan Thai Commune, Dai Tu District, a harmonious whole of culture and tourism will be created," Comrade Nguyen Nam Tien expressed his confidence.

At the same time, comrade Nguyen Nam Tien requested all levels, sectors, localities and people to create the most favorable conditions for the project to be completed on schedule.

At the ceremony, the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group - the project's sponsor - presented 900 gifts worth a total of VND500 million to disadvantaged families in Dai Tu district, Thai Nguyen province.

Some pictures at the groundbreaking ceremony:

Delegates took photos at the historical stele of Huynh Thuc Khang Journalism School.

Comrade Phan Toan Thang - Chief of Office of Vietnam Journalists Association visited the exhibition area.

Comrade Ha Minh Hue - Former Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Journalists Association and Comrade Tran Thi Kim Hoa - In charge of the Vietnam Press Museum learned about the historical stages of Huynh Thuc Khang Journalism School.