A wide range of cultural activities have been arranged across thecountry to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phuhistorical victory (May 7, 1954 – May 7, 2014).
In Hanoi,alongside an ongoing book exhibition – Dien Bien Phu Vang Mai Ban HungCa (Dien Bien Phu – A Forever Triumphal Song) – taking place at theMilitary Library on Ly Nam De street, the Publishing House People's Armyrecently released a 12-volume book on the same theme.
The series features articles by Vietnamese and international historians, researchers, writers and journalists.
Atthe Exhibition House of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, 16 Ngo Quyenstreet, more than 80 artists have gathered to showcase their artworkson the theme, using different materials such as paintings, graphics andsculptures.
A CD featuring 12 songs, with lyrics written by threemilitary poets Le Nguyen, Anh Ngoc and Doan Hoai Trung and music byfemale composer Quynh Hop, will be released this week.
In DienBien, an incense-offering ceremony will be held on May 7 at the A1 HillMartyrs Cemetery for which representatives from the provincial People'sCommittee; the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; the Ministry ofNational Defence; and the Ministry of Public Security will participate.
In 1954, A1 Hill played an important role in controlling the whole battle of Dien Bien Phu.
Following the ceremony, the armed forces will march at the city's stadium and other main streets.
Aceremony for naming a main street and a square in the memory of VoNguyen Giap – the legendary general who led the Vietnamese army to aglorious victory on May 7, 1954 – will be held on May 7, 2014.
Inthe evening, a special art performance titled Dien Bien Phu – Ban HungCa Bat Diet (Dien Bien Phu – An Immortal Triumphal Song) will beorganised at the provincial Convention and Cultural Centre.-VNA
In Hanoi,alongside an ongoing book exhibition – Dien Bien Phu Vang Mai Ban HungCa (Dien Bien Phu – A Forever Triumphal Song) – taking place at theMilitary Library on Ly Nam De street, the Publishing House People's Armyrecently released a 12-volume book on the same theme.
The series features articles by Vietnamese and international historians, researchers, writers and journalists.
Atthe Exhibition House of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, 16 Ngo Quyenstreet, more than 80 artists have gathered to showcase their artworkson the theme, using different materials such as paintings, graphics andsculptures.
A CD featuring 12 songs, with lyrics written by threemilitary poets Le Nguyen, Anh Ngoc and Doan Hoai Trung and music byfemale composer Quynh Hop, will be released this week.
In DienBien, an incense-offering ceremony will be held on May 7 at the A1 HillMartyrs Cemetery for which representatives from the provincial People'sCommittee; the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; the Ministry ofNational Defence; and the Ministry of Public Security will participate.
In 1954, A1 Hill played an important role in controlling the whole battle of Dien Bien Phu.
Following the ceremony, the armed forces will march at the city's stadium and other main streets.
Aceremony for naming a main street and a square in the memory of VoNguyen Giap – the legendary general who led the Vietnamese army to aglorious victory on May 7, 1954 – will be held on May 7, 2014.
Inthe evening, a special art performance titled Dien Bien Phu – Ban HungCa Bat Diet (Dien Bien Phu – An Immortal Triumphal Song) will beorganised at the provincial Convention and Cultural Centre.-VNA
