Vietnam Holidays - Communist Party of Vietnam Foundation Anniversary

For many decades, the only ruling party in Vietnam has been the communist one, as the Vietnamese themselves lovingly call it “our party.” Residents of the state sincerely believe that communism, which will definitely lead them to socialism, is the only correct path. Pioneers, red flags, the obligatory hammer and sickle and other attributes can be found at every step. The birthday of the Communist Party, which takes place every year on February 3, is a big holiday for every Vietnamese. This day is a public holiday and if the holiday falls on a weekend, then the next day automatically becomes a day off. The founding of the Communist Party in Vietnam was announced on February 3, 1930, at a conference chaired by Ho Chi Minh, whom modern Vietnamese consider the “father of the party.” Already at the first plenum it was decided to rename it the Indochinese Communist Party. In connection with the military operations that took place on the territory of the state from 1945 to 1951. The Communist Party ceased to exist officially, but continued to operate underground. Over the years, the number of party members increased from 3,000 to 400,000 people. In 1951, the Communist Party resumed its existence and was renamed the Vietnam Workers' Party. In 1976, the communist parties of North and South Vietnam united into a single Communist Party. By this time, more than 1,500,000 people were members of the party and to this day another 2,000,000 people have joined them. In Vietnam, Leninist traditions continue to be honored, the portrait of Ho Chi Minh hangs in a place of honor in government institutions and ordinary homes, and the celebration of the Birthday of the Communist Party is celebrated on a grand scale. Festive rallies and demonstrations that take place on February 3 throughout the country have already become a mandatory tradition.