Dien Bien Phu Victory

Final rehearsal for Dien Bien Phu Victory celebration held

The final rehearsal for the national-level celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024) took place in the northwestern mountainous province of Dien Bien on May 5 morning.

The cyber warfare unit participates in a parade on the street. (Photo: VNA)
The cyber warfare unit participates in a parade on the street. (Photo: VNA)

Dien Bien (VNA) - The final rehearsal for the national-level celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024) took place in the northwestern mountainous province of Dien Bien on May 5 morning.

It was held by the central steering committee for the celebration of Vietnam’s major holidays and important historical events for 2023-2025 at the Dien Bien stadium.

Attending the event were Nguyen Trong Nghia, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, and many other central and provincial officials.

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Military forces parade past the grandstand at the rehearsal. (Photo: VNA)

The rehearsal programme featured a flag-hoisting ceremony, drum performances, artistic presentations, and the announcement of decisions on recipients of orders and commendations. Its highlight was a military parade involving over 12,000 participants, including those from the Ministry of National Defence, Ministry of Public Security, and Dien Bien province.

Nghia, who is also permanent deputy head of the steering committee, stressed the importance of maintaining security and order, while ensuring the satisfaction of both domestic and international attendees.

He asked units involved to efficiently manage reception work and other activities during the celebration./.

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