Co-organised by the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, the Museo de la Mujer (Women’s Museum) in Mexico, and journalist, writer, and cultural activist Kyra Núñez de León, with support from the Embassy of Mexico in Viet Nam, the event marks the 51st anniversary of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Mexico (1975–2026).
The exhibition features photographs by Mexican photographer Agustín Víctor Casasola (1874–1938), selected from the Casasola Photographic Collection.
The works on display, curated by María del Mar Cuervo and Adrián Casasola, depict women known as “soldaderas” — female fighters who accompanied revolutionary armies; undertook supply, medical, and communications work; acted as journalists and social activists; and took up arms to fight directly.
The “soldaderas” are among the most recognisable figures of the Mexican Revolution: they defended their communities, spread revolutionary ideas, and helped to reshape perceptions of women’s place in society.
The exhibition offers the Vietnamese public an opportunity to explore the story of resilient, determined Mexican women through valuable documentary photographs, while conveying a message about women’s strength, courage, and contributions to history. It aims to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of Viet Nam and Mexico.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mexican Ambassador to Viet Nam Alejandro Negrín emphasised the exhibition’s significance, enabling Vietnamese audiences to gain a clearer understanding of the first great social revolution of the 20th century — the Mexican Revolution (1910–1920) — by honouring the stature and immense dedication of Mexican women who took direct part in that armed struggle.
According to journalist, writer, and cultural activist Kyra Núñez de León, the photographs on display allow visitors to discover the faces, stories, and moments of the women who lived through the Mexican Revolution.
“Bringing this collection to Viet Nam is a way of sharing part of our memory, while opening a dialogue between the women of two countries with extraordinarily rich histories and cultures,” she said.
Previously, in August 2025, the Vietnamese Women’s Museum hosted an exhibition on Vietnamese General Nguyen Thi Dinh (1920–1992) and the “Long-Haired Army” at the Museo de la Mujer in Mexico. Now, in Ha Noi, the story of the women soldiers of the Mexican Revolution is introduced to the Vietnamese public, continuing to tell women’s stories in both countries and serving as a cultural bridge linking the two nations.
“Women Soldiers in the Mexican Revolution” will run until October 22 at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, 36 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Cua Nam Ward, Ha Noi.
