In Pictures: Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site’s exhibition marks anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day

An exhibition entitled “Lighting up the Red Flame” is taking place at the Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site, as part of activities to mark the 77th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947-2024).  The exhibition tells touching stories of resilience and the heroic sacrifice of outstanding individuals once captured and imprisoned by the enemy. The event also aims to pay gratitude to the heroes, and wounded and fallen soldiers.
The exhibition is set within the Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site on Hoa Lo Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi.
The exhibition is set within the Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site on Hoa Lo Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi.
The exhibition space is presented through three main sections.

The exhibition space is presented through three main sections.
The exhibition’s contents are divided through historical milestones.

The exhibition’s contents are divided through historical milestones.
A corner of the exhibition.

A corner of the exhibition.
The exhibition features portraits of outstanding individuals such as Comrade Ha Huy Tap, Nguyen Van Cu, Vo Van Tan, Phan Dang Luu, Nguyen Huu Tien and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, who remained steadfast and indomitable even on the battlefield.

The exhibition features portraits of outstanding individuals such as Comrade Ha Huy Tap, Nguyen Van Cu, Vo Van Tan, Phan Dang Luu, Nguyen Huu Tien and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, who remained steadfast and indomitable even on the battlefield.

Many precious drafts are displayed at the exhibition.

Many precious drafts are displayed at the exhibition.
Lao Dong (Labour) Newspaper’s issue No.4, dated November 1, 1929.

Lao Dong (Labour) Newspaper’s issue No.4, dated November 1, 1929.
The contents are printed in Vietnamese and English, to help foreign visitors gain a deeper understanding of the resilient spirit and heroic sacrifices of these outstanding individuals for the country's independence and freedom.

The contents are printed in Vietnamese and English, to help foreign visitors gain a deeper understanding of the resilient spirit and heroic sacrifices of these outstanding individuals for the country's independence and freedom.
A foreign visitor learns about Vietnam's history at the exhibition space.

A foreign visitor learns about Vietnam's history at the exhibition space.
The exhibition runs until August 15, 2024.

The exhibition runs until August 15, 2024.

NDO/Photo: THE DAI

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