The Vietnam National Museum of History officially opened an exhibitiondisplaying photos, documents and objects highlighting instances ofinternational support for Vietnam during its revolutionary wars from1954-1975 on April 24.
Typical objects displayed at the event were selected from 700 exhibits collected by the Museum.
The submachine gun of former Cuban President Fidel Castro is among theexhibition’s highlights, presented to Vietnam ’s southern liberationforce during his visit to Vietnam in 1973.
Other key features are three sculptures by Vietnamese-French artist Le Ba Dang made from B52 aircraft shells in 1973.
A 485-page book with thousands of signatures from people in 80villages and towns in Varna province, Bulgaria in support ofVietnam ’s national liberation resistance wars is also being showcased.
With nearly 150 exhibits, the event features movements launchedaround the world to back Vietnam and contribute to its political,diplomatic and defence successes towards victory on April 30, 1975 whichreunified the country.
It also aims to reflect the assistancereceived from international organisations, conferences and courts ofjustice in the period.
On the occasion, posters issued by theformer Soviet Union , Cuba , Sweden , Finland , Hungary , Italyand Germany supporting Vietnam in the country’s struggle fornational reunification before 1975 are also on display.
Aspart of activities to celebrate the 40th anniversary of southernliberation and national reunification (April 30), the event will lastuntil late August. -VNA
