Hanoi exhibition commemorates historic Dien Bien Phu Victory

The exhibition themed “Historic Dien Bien Phu Victory — the epic of Ho Chi Minh's era” officially opened at the President Ho Chi Minh City relic site at the Presidential Palace on May 3.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the exhibition.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the exhibition.

The exhibition aims to provide domestic and foreign visitors with perspectives, opinions, and objective assessments of the historical value, stature, and important significance of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign as well as the correct resistance direction of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) under the leadership and genius ideology of President Ho Chi Minh.

The exhibits contribute to recreating the heroic days of the entire Party, people, and army in the decisive strategic battle against the French colonialists.

The delegates visit the exhibition.

The delegates visit the exhibition.

The exhibition features about 130 documentary photos, which were divided into three parts. The first introduces President Ho Chi Minh's ideology of peace and efforts to avoid a war between Vietnam and France; the comprehensive and self-reliant resistance direction of the whole army and people; the process of developing forces in all aspects; and the correct and creative military policy of President Ho Chi Minh and the Party during the 1953-1954 Winter-Spring Campaign.

Meanwhile, the second part highlights the Politburo and Party Central Committee’s decision to choose Dien Bien Phu as a strategic battle point with the French army, while also affirming the role of President Ho Chi Minh and his timely praise and encouragement to officers and soldiers at the front.

The exhibition receives a large number of visitors.

The exhibition receives a large number of visitors.

In the final art, the exhibits affirm that the Dien Bien Phu Victory will forever be a great pride and encouragement for Vietnamese people of all generations, thereby contributing to encouraging patriotism and solidarity among younger generations.

The exhibition will run until the end of September.

NDO