On April 26, the delegation of the 5th National “Dien Bien Little Soldiers” Festival, 2024, was led by Ms. Nguyen Pham Duy Trang, Secretary of the Central Youth Union, Chairman of the Central Youth Union Council. along with 200 children delegates and 64 delegates in charge visited the relics of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign Command, Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien Phu city, Dien Bien province.
At the memorial site of General Vo Nguyen Giap, Commander-in-Chief of the Vietnam People’s Army, the delegation offered incense to commemorate and pay tribute to the heroic spirit of the General and his soldiers. martyrs heroically fought, sacrificed, and achieved the victory of Dien Bien Phu “famous in five continents, shaking the earth”.
During the tour program, children’s delegates and typical leaders from 63 provinces and cities heard Mr. Vo Dien Bien, son of General Vo Nguyen Giap, share historical stories; The significance and strength of great national unity created the historic victory of Dien Bien Phu of era-defining stature.
The delegation visited and listened to the tour guide’s introduction to historical locations during the Dien Bien Phu campaign at the relic site such as: advance guard station, information agency, relic steles, advisory agency. Chinese military, General Vo Nguyen Giap’s shack, mountain tunnel, Chief of Staff Hoang Van Thai’s shack, operations house, conference hall, Hoang Cam kitchen…
A special journey to the source on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory with many meaningful activities, hearing historical stories and visiting and experiencing the red address, where the Dien Bien Phu Campaign Command was located. helped children ignite within themselves overflowing emotions towards their roots with infinite gratitude for the sacrifices of their ancestors’ generations.
From the heroic land of Dien Bien, with the fire of patriotism, national pride, appreciation for peace and deep gratitude, they will spread it to children across the country to continue. Continue to strive and train to become useful citizens for the country, worthy of being “Dien Bien Little Soldiers”.
According to the organizing committee, towards the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory (May 7, 1954 – May 7, 2024), the Central Youth Union and the Central Team Council organize the nationwide “Dien Bien Little Soldiers” Festival. The 5th time, 2024 with many meaningful activities in Dien Bien province, taking place from April 24 – 26.