The Vietnamese Communist Party is at the root of the country’s growth and future goals, and is the single ruling body of Vietnam. In this article, you’ll learn about how the Communist Party of Vietnam has shaped Vietnam as a dân tộc, or “nation,” and gain more information about the Party’s leadership.
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1. What is Communist Party of Vietnam Founding Anniversary?
On the Communist Party of Vietnam Founding Anniversary, the Vietnamese people commemorate the creation and implementation of the Đảng Cộng sản, or “Communist Party,” of Vietnam. This Communist Party is the only ruling party, led by a General Secretary. Guided by chủ nghĩa Mác – Lê nin, or “Marxism-Leninism,” and Ho Chi Minh’s ideologies, the party is the leading body of the Vietnamese state and society.
The Communist Party of Vietnam has roots in Ho Chi Minh’s 1925 Vietnamese Revolutionary Youth League, which has undergone many changes and experienced many factions and splits over the years. For example, in 1929, it split into two factions called the Communist Party of Indochina and the Communist Party of Annam.
Currently, Vietnam has a socialist-oriented market and is a socialist-republic country. The Communist Party works alongside the Fatherland Front to an extent, and Vietnam is also in the process of shifting to a more socialistic government and economy.
2. When is CPV Foundation Day?
Each year, Vietnam commemorates the Communist Party of Vietnam Founding Anniversary on February 3.
3. Celebrations and Traditions for CPV Foundation Day
While not a public holiday, many Vietnamese people observe the Communist Party of Vietnam Founding Anniversary. In particular, they celebrate the victories and advancements the country has experienced since the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam. People also look ahead to the country’s future as it continues to shift toward socialism.
There are no overt celebrations or traditions on this day, though celebratory public gatherings are not uncommon. People may play the country’s national anthem, wave the Vietnam Flag, or give speeches. In 2019, for the 89th Founding Anniversary, there was an art program in Ho Chi Minh City in honor of this holiday and the Communist Party.
4. More About the Vietnamese Government & Economy
Though the country’s 2011 nominal GDP per capita ranked 141st out of 183 countries (IMF data), Vietnam is considered one of the twenty fastest-growing economies in the world and the most attractive FDI destination in Southeast Asia. Vietnam is forecasted by The Goldman Sachs Group to be the 35th largest economy in the world by 2025.
Vietnam is a socialist republic country based on a one-party system. Its guiding principle is that the State of Vietnam is the State of Vietnamese people, by the people and for the people, led by the Communist Party of Vietnam through the executive power of the National Assembly.
The National Assembly is the highest representative body of Vietnamese people and the highest state organ. Governed on a basis of democratic centralism, the National Assembly holds legislative power and is responsible for supervising and making decisions regarding internal and external affairs, carrying out socio-economic, military, and security duties (involving the People’s Army of Vietnam), and upholding the fundamental principles of the State’s mechanism and the social activities of the Vietnamese people. The President of Vietnam is the head of state, elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term.
The government of Vietnam is the executive arm of the National Assembly and the highest administrative organ of Vietnam. It is headed by the Prime Minister, who is elected by the National Assembly at the request of the President. There is no regulation on the limit of the Prime Minister’s tenure.
The Supreme People’s Court of Vietnam is the highest court of appeal. This judicial system is independent of the executive.
5. Must-Know Vocabulary for CPV Foundation Day
Ready to review some of the Vietnamese vocabulary words from this article? Here are the essential words and phrases for this holiday!
- nông dân — “farmer”
- Đảng Cộng sản — “Communist Party”
- phong trào yêu nước — “patriotic movement”
- giai cấp công nhân — “working class”
- thành lập — “establish”
- tổ chức — “organization”
- tư sản — “capitalist”
- vô sản — “proletarian”
- dân tộc — “nation”
- chủ nghĩa Mác – Lê nin — “Marxism – Leninism”
- cách mạng — “revolution”
- lãnh đạo — “lead”
- giải phóng — “liberate”
To hear the pronunciation of each vocabulary word, and to read them alongside relevant images, be sure to check out our Communist Party of Vietnam Foundation Anniversary vocabulary list!
Final Thoughts
As you can see, the Republic of Vietnam has largely been shaped and influenced by its Communist Party, and its people expect further change as time goes on. What government or economic system does your country have? Let us know in the comments!
If you’re interested in learning even more about Vietnamese culture, you may find the following pages on VietnamesePod101.com useful:
- All About Vietnamese Culture and Society
- How to Celebrate President Ho Chi Minh’s Birthday
- The Vietnam National Day: Vietnamese Independence Day
- What’s Your Favorite Vietnamese Food?
- Tourist Attractions in Vietnam
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