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PM Pham Minh Chinh attends inauguration of restored Him Lam resistance site

Him Lam was regarded as the “steel gateway” guarding the Dien Bien Phu stronghold complex built by the French colonial forces. The site was chosen by the Vietnamese campaign command as the opening target of the historic battle.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the project to preserve and restore the Him Lam resistance centre relic site (Phase 2). (Photo: VNA)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the project to preserve and restore the Him Lam resistance centre relic site (Phase 2). (Photo: VNA)

Dien Bien (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 8 attended the inauguration of the second phase of a project to preserve and restore the Him Lam historical relic site, also known as the Him Lam resistance centre, in Dien Bien Phu ward, Dien Bien province.

Him Lam was regarded as the “steel gateway” guarding the Dien Bien Phu stronghold complex built by the French colonial forces. The site was chosen by the Vietnamese campaign command as the opening target of the historic battle. On March 13, 1954, Vietnamese troops launched an attack and captured Him Lam, marking the start of the Dien Bien Phu Victory that famously “resounded across the five continents and shook the world.”

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh poses with students from Dien Bien province attending the inauguration ceremony. (Photo: VNA)

Located about 3km northeast of Dien Bien’s centre, the Him Lam relic site spans nearly 137,000 sq.m. Construction of the project’s second phase began in late June 2025 with a total investment of 91 billion VND (approximately 3.47 million USD).

The project includes two main components: a large bas-relief artwork and a hexagon-shaped incense house, along with several supporting facilities.

Serving as the focal point of the site, the bas-relief vividly depicts the heroic spirit of the opening battle of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign – the attack on the Him Lam resistance centre on March 13, 1954. The artwork covers 460 sq.m, measures 45m in length, and rises 8.9m from the base to its highest point, and is carved from natural stone.

Funded through socialised investment, the project aims to honour the soldiers of Dien Bien and the heroes and martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the historic victory, while helping educate younger generations about patriotism and the nation’s history./.

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