In the era of strong digital technology development, searching 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 Press 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 press industry.
Journalism students on a study tour at the Vietnam Journalism Museum. (Photo: Cam Ly)
At the museum, the historical periods of Vietnamese journalism are vividly recreated through displays, artifacts and ancient documents with five main sections: Vietnamese journalism in the period 1865 - 1925; the period 1925 - 1945; the period 1945 - 1954; the period 1954 - 1975 and the period 1975 to present.
From Gia Dinh Newspaper - the first Vietnamese newspaper, or Thanh Nien Newspaper - the newspaper that opened the door to Vietnamese revolutionary journalism to important milestones in the development of all aspects of journalism, all are preserved and displayed on an area of nearly 1,500 m2 of the museum.
The Vietnam Press Museum is a place to preserve memories and relics of the Vietnamese press. (Photo: Cam Ly)
For journalism students, visiting, learning and exploring at the museum not only brings new knowledge, but also an opportunity to understand more deeply the importance of journalism in the development process of the country. The relics 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 machines to modern printing and broadcasting equipment. Every step in the Museum is an opportunity to discover how the press has come a long way in distributing information and communicating with readers.
One of four large-capacity 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 Press Museum 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 Press Museum 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.
