'70 years of Dien Bien Phu victory' through the lens of photographer Nguyen A

On the morning of August 7, the Vietnam Women's Museum in collaboration with photographer Nguyen A organized an exhibition and launched the photo book '70 years of Dien Bien Phu Victory - the heroic epic echoes forever'.

The exhibition featured Professor Phong Le, former Director of the Vietnam Institute of Literature; son of General Vo Nguyen Giap Vo Dien Bien; Associate Professor, Dr. Do Van Tru, Chairman of the Vietnam Cultural Heritage Association... 70 years of Dien Bien Phu Victory: The heroic epic will forever resound is the theme of the 21st photo exhibition and the 20th photo book by photographer Nguyen A; associated with the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory "famous in 5 continents, shaking the world".

Cover of the photo book 70 years of Dien Bien Phu victory - forever echoing the heroic song of photographer Nguyen A

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During 11 days in Dien Bien, photographer Nguyen A not only attended the commemorative event but also worked at many historical locations such as: De Castries bunker, A1 Hill historical site, Dien Bien Phu martyrs cemetery, General Vo Nguyen Giap memorial area, Dien Bien Phu historical victory museum... Nearly 300 news and art photos in the exhibition and photo book were displayed, spreading the solemn, heroic and proud atmosphere of the historic May months. Photos of training moments, parades, marches of forces of departments and branches,... were recreated realistically and vividly, bringing nostalgic emotions to viewers. In particular, author Nguyen A portrayed the remaining living witnesses of the Dien Bien Phu campaign, the veterans who made the glorious history of the Dien Bien Phu campaign. Sharing at the exhibition, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Manh Ha, former Deputy Director of the Vietnam Military History Institute, former Director of the Party History Institute, Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, said: "Seeing the photos, we can partly understand the solemn atmosphere of 70 years. The book by photographer Nguyen A preserves historical relics, thereby exuding the heroic and exciting atmosphere of that day's victory."

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Manh Ha, former Deputy Director of the Vietnam Military History Institute, shared at the exhibition.

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Sharing the same sentiment, Captain Pham Van De, Brigade 141, Naval Academy, expressed: "The Dien Bien Phu victory is a golden milestone of the nation of great significance. We always promote the tradition of the Navy, which is the backbone for fishermen to go offshore and firmly protect the sovereignty of the Fatherland". At the exhibition, photographer Nguyen A shared: "On April 30, I went to Truong Sa, only had time to sleep for a few hours before quickly flying to Dien Bien. It can be said that the book was never in my plan. The most difficult thing is that I am a freelance photographer, not part of any press agency! I don't have a press card, but I still do everything I can to get valuable photos like this".

"The most important thing for artists is to be creative, invest themselves, and go through difficulties so that everyone can see the value of the Dien Bien Phu Victory celebration," photographer Nguyen A shared.

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