Candles lit on Dien Bien Phu Victory anniversary

Flowers were laid and candles were lit at the A1 Hill War Cemetery on Sunday evening to commemorate the soldiers who died during the famous battle of Dien Bien Phu.

Flowers were laid and candles were lit at the A1 Hill War Cemetery on Sunday evening to commemorate the soldiers who died during the famous battle of Dien Bien Phu.

Young people lit candles at the A1 Hill War Cemetery in Dien Bien Province on May 6. Photo by TTXVN

These are among activities to celebrate the 64th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (7.5.1954 - 7.5.2018).

More than 150 young people paid tribute to the fallen soldiers at the cemetery in the northern province of Dien Bien.

A1 Hill War Cemetery was built in 1958 which lies 100 metres away from the A1 Hill historic site. There are 644 graves including those who died in the Dien Bien Phu battle but only four have names.

A music show was also held at 7-5 Square in Dien Bien Phu City to commemorate the day.