Visitors flock to memorial commemorating Dien Bien Phu victory
Numerous groups from around the country have visited the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum, a repository of artefacts and documents about Vietnam’s resounding victory that echoed around the world.
As the April 30-May 1 holiday and the grand celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory approach, many people visit the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum in Dien Bien province to explore the glorious history of the nation’s triumph. (Photo: Vietnam+)
The museum witnesses a surge in visitors in early April 2024. (Photo: Vietnam+)
The museum provides a comprehensive, vivid, and visual perspective, offering a full panorama of the grand Dien Bien Phu battle. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Another area attracting significant visitor interest is the exhibit on military medical services, with models of doctors and nurses caring for wounded soldiers in bomb shelters. This display highlights the painful reality of war and the brutality of guns, artillery, and mines. (Photo: Vietnam+)
A group from the Dong Hung District Military Command in Thai Binh province visits the museum to honour the memory of their forefathers who fell defending their homeland, gaining a deeper insight into the severity of the war. (Photo: Vietnam+)
A number of original documents and records about the Dien Bien Phu Campaign and the 1954 Geneva Conference were made public for the first time and recently introduced to the public.
A defining moment in Vietnamese history was marked with the Dien Bien Phu Victory 70 years ago, a triumph that resonated across continents and shook the world.
The Dien Bien Department of Education and Training has recently held folk and street dances for students as part of activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.