An photo exhibition depicting the Dien Bien Phu Victory is now on display at Vung Chua-Yen Island in Quang Binh province, the resting place of General Vo Nguyen Giap.
This is one among several events celebrating the 60th anniversary of the historic victory at Dien Bien Phu on May 7, 1954.
The outdoor exhibition displays 60 photos showing the progress of the battle at Dien Bien Phu and General Giap taken by reporters from Photography Magazine and Vietnam News Agency.
A photo exhibition depicting the Dien Bien Phu Victory is now on display at Vung Chua-Yen Island in Quang Binh province
The exhibition covers an area 50metres long and is arranged along the route leading to General Vo Nguyen Giap’s tomb, helping viewers imagine the revolutionary activities of the late general.
The exhibition will end on May 14, after which all of the photos will be donated to Quang Binh Province, the hometown of General Vo Nguyen Giap.
Some photos at the exhibition:
Visitors at the outdoor exhibition
General Vo Nguyen Giap meets veterans during his visit to Dien Bien Phu
Late President Ho Chi Minh and the politburo plan for battle
General Vo Nguyen Giap chairs meeting over battle plan
Ready for battle
Vietnamese forces attack at Muong Thanh Airport under the leadership of Hero Nguyen Quoc Tri
Vietnamese soldiers cross Muong Thanh Bridge
General De Castries and French commanders surrender
Vietnamese flag flies over trench
General Giap returns to Dien Bien Phu on the 50th anniversary of the victory in 2004.
