Nostalgia for the time of flowers and fire through the photo exhibition “Vietnam – the victories that make things happen”.

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the victory of Dien Bien Phu (May 7, 1954 – May 7, 2024) and the 49th anniversary of the complete liberation of the South and unification of the country (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2024 ), The Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter, in collaboration with the B52 Victory Museum and the Vietnam Military History Museum, organized a photo exhibition with the theme “Vietnam – victories that changed the course of life”. flow of world history”.

The exhibition displays 70 rare images and documents about two outstanding historical events in our nation’s long struggle to defend the country and fight against foreign invaders in the 20th century.

The exhibition space is divided into 3 parts: Part 1 displays authentic, emotional photos of the famous Dien Bien Phu victory that shook the world (May 7, 1954 – May 7, 2024); Part 2 includes images of the general offensive and uprising in the spring of 1975 with the historic Ho Chi Minh campaign, liberating the South and reunifying the country (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2024). 3 are images of Hanoi – Hue – Saigon (today’s Ho Chi Minh City).

Ms. Tran Thi Thuy Lan, Deputy Head of the Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter, expressed her wish that through the exhibition “Vietnam – victories that change the flow of world history”, the public can understand more and more proud of the glorious historical victories of our army and people.

Along with that, on the occasion of the long holiday, a photo exhibition was held at the Hoan Kiem walking street space, making it easier for the domestic and foreign public to access, especially young people, thereby fostering love of history, helping you understand and be proud of the glorious victories of our ancestors and appreciate the current independence and peace.

Standing in front of the displayed image of revolutionary soldiers sacrificing their lives to protect the country, Ms. Do Thi Hien (46 years old, Hung Yen) teared up. She shared: “If it weren’t for historical battles of this magnitude, we certainly wouldn’t be here today, standing here and looking back at these proud images… After class, I took my children to visit the exhibition so they could understand the history and people of Vietnam, thereby arousing national pride, helping them have a fulcrum to move forward and build the country in the future.”

Participating in the exhibition with his mother, 8-year-old Chu Do Bao An excitedly shared: “I feel the exhibition is very fun and meaningful. My mother told me many stories and battles in the photos.” . I also really like the photos here, it reminds me of the song 70 years of victory at Dien Bien Phu, which I performed at school today.”