
Many signs welcoming the congress have been installed. The sign of a hammer and sickle beside the words “The 13th National Party Congress” was placed in the most solemn position in front of the main hall of the convention centre.

Streets leading into the National Convention Centre are adorned with banners and slogans to welcome the great event of the Party and nation.

Inside the main hall, a flower arrangement, which depict the words “Unity – Democracy – Discipline – Creativeness – Development”, are featured.

A large banner praising the Party and President Ho Chi Minh is installed in a solemn position.

Stairs and hallways leading to the main meeting venue are decorated with various fresh flowers.

Propaganda paintings on the Congress are displayed along the hallways leading to the main meeting venue.

The area for key press agencies sits ready for the work of communicating on the Party Congress.

Officers and soldiers of the Army Ceremonial Band are ready for the opening day of the 13th National Party Congress.