"70 Years of the Dien Bien Phu Victory - The Heroic Epic Resounds Forever" is the theme of the 21st photo exhibition and the 20th photo book by photographer Nguyen A, closely associated with the 70th anniversary celebration of the Dien Bien Phu Victory held last May.
Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the exhibition.
Sharing the reason behind creating the book, photographer Nguyen A said: "Initially, this book wasn't part of my plan to publish books this year, but when I went to Dien Bien Phu during the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, I saw veterans, some over 90 years old, happily reuniting. I also saw many people from all over the country flocking there, as well as foreigners, to celebrate the anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory. The concern shown by the local people for the marching troops, expressed through bottles of water, pieces of cake, towels, and raincoats – all demonstrating the sincere affection and traditional Vietnamese spirit of mutual support and care – deeply moved me and motivated me to record those moments to create this book."
Photographer Nguyen A donates his artwork to the Vietnam Women's Museum.
In just 11 days in Dien Bien Phu, photographer Nguyen A meticulously planned his time, not missing a single activity from historical sites such as Hill A1, the De Castries bunker, the Dien Bien Phu Martyrs' Cemetery, the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum, and the General Vo Nguyen Giap Memorial Area… At each location, Nguyen A not only took photos but also researched and meticulously prepared documentation for each photograph, introducing information, stories, and figures to help viewers better understand the history of Dien Bien Phu and the events of the commemoration.
"Through this photo book, I want to express my boundless gratitude and respect to the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence of the nation, so that our generation and future generations can live in peace, work, study, and contribute to building a prosperous and strong Vietnam in the present and future..." photographer Nguyen A expressed.
Cover of the photo book "70 Years of the Dien Bien Phu Victory - The Heroic Epic Resounds Forever"
Through nearly 300 artistic news photographs in the photo book and exhibition, viewers had the opportunity to relive the solemn, heroic, and proud atmosphere of those historic May days with images and moments of training as well as parades and marches of various formations and forces: the Women's Military Band, the Engineering and Infantry Regiment and Artillery, the Dien Bien Phu Soldiers, the Army, the Navy, the Air Defense and Air Force...
In particular, in this photo book, photographer Nguyen A also portrays the portraits of the remaining witnesses of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, the veterans who contributed their youth and made the glorious history of Dien Bien Phu "renowned throughout the world, shaking the earth".
Some photos from the exhibition.
Nguyen Thi Tuyet, Director of the Vietnam Women's Museum, shared: "We are very happy that photographer Nguyen A chose the Vietnam Women's Museum as the venue for the exhibition and launch of his photo book '70 Years of the Dien Bien Phu Victory - The Heroic Epic Resounds Forever'. This is a very beautiful photo exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory - a year full of meaning for us. Each photograph has captured the solemn and heroic moments of the Vietnamese nation. The photos displayed here will help the public, especially foreign tourists, to feel the spirit of unity of the Vietnamese people throughout history, as well as spread the meaning and create motivation for today's generation to strive for self-development to contribute to building a prosperous and civilized country."
The event attracted a large number of attendees.
Within the framework of the program, delegates and visitors also had the opportunity to meet and chat with special guests, sharing "real-life" stories from those who participated in the 70th anniversary celebration of the Dien Bien Phu victory. Through this, listeners gained a clearer understanding of the scale and strength of national unity, the spirit of self-reliance and self-improvement, and the growth and maturity of the revolutionary armed forces…
The exhibition "70 Years of the Dien Bien Phu Victory - The Heroic Epic Resounds Forever" will run until August 9th at the Vietnam Women's Museum (36 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi ).
Source: https://toquoc.vn/ban-hung-ca-70-nam-chien-thang-dien-bien-phu-qua-lang-kinh-cua-nsna-nguyen-a-20240807144343835.htm
