SJC students learn about the historical flow of the country's press through relics

In the era of strong digital technology development, searching for and accessing information has become easier than ever. However, among thousands of newspapers, magazines, and other forms of media, learning about the history, value, and power of traditional journalism is still necessary. With the mission of preserving and spreading these values, the Vietnam Journalism Museum has become an attractive destination not only for researchers but also for journalism students, where young people can visit and learn about the development of the Vietnamese journalism industry.

At the museum, the historical periods of Vietnamese journalism are vividly recreated through displays, artifacts and ancient documents with five main sections: Vietnamese journalism from 1865 to 1925; from 1925 to 1945; from 1945 to 1954; from 1954 to 1975 and from 1975 to present.
From Gia Dinh Newspaper - the first Vietnamese newspaper, or Thanh Nien Newspaper - the newspaper that opened the way for Vietnamese revolutionary journalism to important milestones in the development of every aspect of journalism, all are preserved and displayed on an area of ​​nearly 1,500 m2 of the museum.

For journalism students, visiting, learning and exploring at the museum not only brings new knowledge, but also an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of journalism in the development of the country. The artifacts at the Journalism Museum are also evidence of freedom of speech and the rights of citizens.
In addition, visiting the museum is also an opportunity for young people to approach the techniques and technologies that support the field of journalism, from old printing presses to modern printing and broadcasting equipment. Every step in the Museum is an opportunity to discover how far the press has come in distributing information and communicating with readers.
 

One of four large loudspeakers located at the 17th parallel – the northern bank of the Ben Hai River, is on display at the museum. (Photo: Cam Ly)
  The “sky horse” camera marked the first milestone of Vietnam’s first visual newspaper - Vietnam Television on September 7, 1970. (Photo: Kim Chi)

Visiting and studying at the Museum of Journalism not only helps students of the Institute of Journalism and Communication gain a deeper understanding of the history and value of journalism, but also fills them with emotion and gratitude for the previous generation of journalists. From there, it arouses interest and passion in pursuing the profession in the future. The Vietnam Museum of Journalism is not only a place to preserve memories but also an endless source of inspiration for the young generation of Vietnam in their journey to pursue journalism.