Attending the commemorative program were comrades: Vu Tien Phung, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Head of the Organization Committee of the City Party Committee; Nguyen Duc Tuan, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the city; Nguyen Minh Hung, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee. Also attending were former female leaders of the city over the periods; representatives of leaders of departments, departments, branches, mass organizations, the city's armed forces and a large number of female cadres and members.

At the commemorative program, Comrade Tran Thu Huong, Member of the Central Executive Committee of the Vietnam Women's Union, Member and Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, Chairman of the City Women's Union gave a speech reviewing the 96-year history of construction and development of the Vietnam Women's Union. Promoting the tradition of "Heroic Port City, Civilized Eastern Country" and the resilient spirit of female General Le Chan, generations of Hai Phong women have always maintained the patriotic flame, strived to rise, and made great contributions to the cause of national liberation, building and defending the Fatherland.

In particular, the 80th anniversary of Uncle Ho's first visit to Hai Phong (20-21/10/1946) is an invaluable source of spiritual motivation for each cadre and member to engrave his instructions and determination to build Hai Phong into "an exemplary city of our country".

Promoting the glorious tradition of Vietnamese women and Hai Phong women, engraving the advice of President Ho Chi Minh, each cadre, member and woman of the city always maintains the sense of responsibility, self-reliance, self-reliance, aspiration to dedicate and innovate and create. The implementation of Directive No. 07-CT/TW of the Politburo, turning the study and practice under Uncle into concrete and practical jobs in work, labor, production and daily life; thereby constantly practicing health, ethics, knowledge and responsibility, building the image of Hai Phong women in the new era of confidence, compassion, responsibility, creativity and integration, contributing to building a stronger and more developed Association.

On this occasion, the City Women's Union organized a Thematic Photo Exhibition "Uncle Ho with Hai Phong women - Hai Phong women follow Uncle's words". The exhibition has 3 contents throughout: "Uncle Ho with women", "Uncle Ho with Hai Phong" and "Hai Phong women follow Uncle's words".

Speaking at the program, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the city Pham Van Lap acknowledged, praised and thanked the persistent and enthusiastic contributions of generations of the Association's cadres and all women in the city.

The Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee emphasized that Hai Phong is entering a new stage of development with higher goals, requiring the joint efforts of the whole political system, including the core role of the Women's Union. He suggested that all levels of the Association continue to build a strong organization of the Association; innovating the substantive content and mode of operation, strongly oriented to the grassroots, taking members and women as the center; overcome the situation of formality and spread. Arouse potentials and aspirations to rise, actively support women to start businesses, develop production, business, apply green economy and digital technology; at the same time, focus on creating a source of female cadres to meet the requirements of the new period.

The City Women's Union continues to promote digital transformation, building the image of Hai Phong women in the new era with knowledge, courage, compassion, creativity, meeting the requirements of the digital era and integration. At the same time, take care of building a happy family, effectively implement the campaign to build a prosperous, progressive, happy and civilized family; protect the legitimate rights and interests of women and children, especially against risks in cyberspace. Promoting the role of the great unity of the whole people, mobilizing women to actively participate in patriotic emulation movements, building a civilized lifestyle, protecting the environment, contributing to building a modern and livable Hai Phong.

At the program, grateful for the great dedication of generations of female cadres, the city leaders respectfully presented fresh flowers to congratulate the collective of the City Women's Union, former female leaders of the city, female National Assembly deputies, etc female heads of departments, departments, branches and unions on the occasion of Vietnam Women's Day 20/10.

Also within the framework of the program, the Organizing Committee summarized and awarded the online contest "Hai Phong Women – Proud of the Heritage Region". The leaders performed the opening ceremony of the Women's Startup Day in 2026 and launched the Women's Startup Contest in 2027 with the theme "Dual transformation – A new driving force for economic growth". The highlight of the Festival is the display space of nearly 100 booths introducing OCOP products, typical products, traditional hand-embroidered quintessence and typical cuisine owned by women.

With a new spirit and determination, all levels of the Association and all women of the city will continue to promote the glorious tradition, solidarity, dynamism, creativity, and join forces to build Hai Phong's homeland more and more rich, beautiful, civilized and modern./.