From April 29, as part of commemorative events marking the 50th anniversary of the April 30 Victory, copies of a special supplement of Nhan Dan Newspaper were presented to overseas Vietnamese and French friends. Hundreds of copies were simultaneously distributed to provinces across France, offering the Vietnamese community, especially the younger generation, a chance to reflect on key milestones during the 21-year-long resistance war against the United States for national salvation. It stirred patriotic pride in the hearts of Vietnamese expatriates in France.
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| At the ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the victory, held at the headquarters of the French Communist Party (PCF) in Paris on April 29, PCF National Secretary Fabien Roussel highlighted the event’s significance, describing it as a day symbolising the deep solidarity and close bonds between French communists and the Vietnamese people. He also highly praised the special supplement of Nhan Dan Newspaper, which enables French readers to revisit a glorious milestone in Viet Nam’s history. |
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| Bonhomme Gibert (centre), a representative of the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) and a long-standing friend of Viet Nam, said: “We have great admiration for President Ho Chi Minh, the revered leader of the Vietnamese people and a dear friend to generations of peace-loving French citizens. The vivid images depicting the courageous struggle of the Vietnamese people, as featured in the special supplement, bring back memories of the wholehearted support extended by French supporters during those years.” |
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| Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang introduces the special supplement to Steven Abajoli, Director of the 2025 Paris International Fair, as part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of national reunification. |
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| Minister Counsellor Pham Thi Kim Yen from the Vietnamese Embassy in France, along with Vietnamese students, view the special edition, which includes detailed information on the Ho Chi Minh Campaign and the iconic moment of the liberation army capturing the Independence Palace. |
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| Tran Phan Linh and Quynh Chi from the Embassy also introduce the supplement and the significance of the April 30 victory to French friends. |
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| Tran Dai Trang, a resident of Rennes in northwestern France, shared: “We were born and raised in a time when our beloved Viet Nam was experiencing strong integration and development. For us, the war exists only in books and in the memories of our parents’ and grandparents’ generations. As the world continues to witness conflicts, we treasure our current peaceful lives even more, surrounded by family and loved ones. On this 50th anniversary of national reunification, we are fortunate to receive the special supplement of Nhan Dan Newspaper. Our son was instantly fascinated by the vivid illustrations of Viet Nam’s heroic struggle. We hope he will grow up to appreciate the sacrifices of those before him, cherish peace, and become a responsible, patriotic citizen.” |
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| Students Pham Thuy Quynh and Nguyen Thao Linh also shared: “We are lucky to have received this special edition. As international students living far from home, we feel proud to see images commemorating the 50th anniversary of national reunification. It’s a pity we cannot be in Viet Nam to witness and participate in the celebrations. Holding this publication in our hands on such a historic occasion moves us deeply.” |
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| Young readers are particularly impressed by the dynamic and authentic accounts of the major campaigns in the 1975 Spring General Offensive and Uprising, such as the Central Highlands Campaign, the Hue–Da Nang Campaign, and culminating in the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign. |
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| The application of advanced science and technology to historical education sparks greater curiosity and learning among young people about the country’s proud revolutionary legacy. |
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| The supplement also attracts the interest of second- and third-generation overseas Vietnamese in France, serving as a “link” connecting them with their roots. |
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| Linh and Nguyen, both living and working in France, are thrilled to directly experience the AR (augmented reality) features integrated into the Nhan Dan Newspaper’s supplement that has recently been enthusiastically received by young readers back home. |
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| According to Dau Xuan Viet (top left), “reading this special edition on the 50th anniversary of the April 30 Victory, we felt an overwhelming sense of national pride. Every page and image evoked the glorious milestone of national reunification in 1975. This publication inspires gratitude toward those who came before us and instils a sense of responsibility to safeguard our nation in today’s youth.” Readers Tran Dinh Hoang (top right) and Pham Thi Oanh (bottom left), along with many other readers, express a shared hope that Nhan Dan Newspaper will continue producing meaningful publications that honour the Vietnamese people and homeland. |
