"Compatriots of the Capital!" is a familiar call during the resistance war against French colonialism in Hanoi. During nearly a century under the yoke of French colonialism, especially since the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, many popular struggles took place vigorously, creating a premise for later uprisings.

The August 1945 general uprising in the form of demonstrations by 200,000 people in and outside Hanoi achieved a glorious victory. From then on, the government in Hanoi was in the hands of the people, welcoming the Declaration of Independence Day on September 2.

The smoke of war continued to cover the streets of Hanoi from the end of 1946, when the French colonialists returned to invade our country. Responding to President Ho's call for national resistance, the entire army and people of Hanoi fought steadfastly, determined to sacrifice everything for the beloved capital.

After years of fierce resistance, the people of the capital joyfully welcomed the victorious army marching to liberate Hanoi. The red flag with yellow star fluttered on the Hanoi Flag Tower, ending a journey full of hardships, sacrifices but extremely heroic and glorious. The capital Hanoi shone with the light of peace, independence and freedom in the days of October 1954.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chairman of Hoan Kiem District People's Committee Pham Tuan Long said: The exhibition "Hey Capital People!" is a meaningful activity in the series of activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Day of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024) of Hoan Kiem District in particular and Hanoi Capital in general. The exhibition is held online, applying digital technology, both demonstrating the dynamism and innovation of the Capital every day, and preserving traditional features through each valuable documentary photo displayed.

"Through the exhibition, I hope that the public, especially the young generation, will better understand the historical significance and the tradition of our nation's steadfast and indomitable revolutionary struggle," said Mr. Pham Tuan Long.

Sharing at the opening ceremony, Director of the Department of State Records and Archives Dang Thanh Tung said: The launch of an online 3D exhibition on the theme of revolutionary struggle towards the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital is a very meaningful work for the people of the Capital in particular and the people of the whole country in general, especially in the current strong digital transformation revolution. The exhibition will provide useful information about the history of the Capital Hanoi - the land of thousands of years of culture, heroes and peace in the flow of Vietnamese history, thereby contributing to nurturing the spirit of patriotism and pride of the people of Hanoi, along with the cause of developing cultural industry in the Capital.

"I hope this will be an attractive exhibition, attracting the public, bringing good effects, being educational and will be strongly spread in society. I hope that the two units will continue to cooperate to implement more meaningful activities, and at the same time continue to spread the exhibition to the public, especially the young generation, so that they have the opportunity to learn about history from a realistic perspective from archival documents" - Mr. Dang Thanh Tung said.

The exhibition, titled "Dear Capital People!", will introduce to the public of the capital archival documents and illustrations of the struggle against French colonialism by Hanoi's army and people from the late 19th century to 1954, many of which are published for the first time.

In 3D format, the online exhibition allows viewers to experience Hanoi during the resistance war against French colonialism anytime, anywhere. Documents and images of the exhibition will be introduced in a 3D space from Hanoi Citadel to Dong Xuan Market, passing through the Old Quarter and Opera House Square towards Bac Bo Palace. The exhibition is divided into 3 parts including:

Part 1: "Hanoi on fire, smoke and fire fill the sky" introduces visual documents about the early stages of the French colonial invasion of Hanoi.

Part 2: "Hanoi Stands Up" introduces documents and images about revolutionary struggles in Hanoi from 1930 to 1954.

Part 3: "Hanoi on the day of victory" introduces documents and images of the liberation day, the song of triumph forever echoes.

Images of the liberation day of October 10, 1954 were vividly recreated with the image of the red flag with yellow star flying on the Hanoi Flag Tower, the people of the whole country and the people of the capital were extremely excited to welcome Hanoi's liberation./.