The Ministry of Information and Communications and the Party Central Committee's Commission for Communication and Education launched a stamp collection on January 22 to celebrate the 13th National Party Congress.

A stamp in the collection to celebrate the 13th National Party Congress.

The 43x32 mm stamp was designed by artist To Minh Trang of the Vietnam Post Corporation. The item features a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh and a red flag with a crossed gold hammer and sickle in the background.

The stamp also features the number thirteen in Roman numerals to signify the upcoming 13th National Party Congress which is scheduled to take place between January 25 and February 2.

The collection is set to be available on public postal network from January 22 until December 31, 2022.

Since the 3rd National Party Congress in 1960, Vietnam Post has issued a stamp collection every time a Party National Congress is held. The stamps have shown the vibrant emulation spirit, upheld the cause of defending the Fatherland, building socialism and highlighted the great achievements of the Vietnamese Revolution.

A corner showcasing publications on the 13th National Party Congress was also opened at the International Convention Center.

Covering 300 square meters, the corner display 2,000 publications from major media organizations and 30 publishing houses. A highlight of the exhibition is an area zoned off for e-books, with a total of 152 titles.

A book store is arranged besides the exhibition, in which the 406 books on President Ho Chi Minh are arranged in the shape of a Vietnam map, with the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.

The followings are photos of delegates visiting book display corner:

Mr. Tran Quoc Vuong, a Politburo member and the Standing Secretariat of the Party Central Committee (second from left) and delegates visit the book display corner.

Books are in the S-shape of Vietnam.