The festival broke down the distance between journalists and their audience, truly becoming a large cultural space for the community. People arrived with excitement and curiosity, including middle-aged visitors and young students, as well as many soldiers of the People's Armed Forces stationed in the city.
Exhibition booths from central and local media were busy throughout the day. Public interest in new media technologies and interactive content helped create a lively atmosphere on the opening day.
Young Navy soldiers enthusiastically gather around the Military Press exhibition area.
At the section displaying documents and special publications, many Hai Phong residents carefully turn through newspaper pages and read high-quality special editions on economic and social issues.
Thousands of visitors fill the large space of the Hai Phong Convention and Performance Center, moving among booths and participating in various interactive activities at the festival.
The VTV exhibition booth is a major attraction for television viewers. The Vietnam Television area drew crowds of visitors as well as reporters who came to cover the event and experience the activities. (Photo: Vu Lam)
Many older readers find joy in returning to the familiar habit of reading printed newspapers amid the lively festival atmosphere.
Large touchscreens visually showcase significant economic and social achievements.
The warm response and higher-than-expected number of visitors on the opening day affirmed the strong appeal of the National Press Festival 2026, turning the event into a meaningful cultural gathering for Hai Phong residents and visitors from across the country.
