Vietnam: Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory

The Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and Dien Bien province performed a somber commemorative event in Dien Bien Phu city on May 7 morning. 70 Years of Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - May 7, 2024)

Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory

Historical Significance of Dien Bien Phu Victory

The Battle of Dien Bien Phu was a significant military engagement fought between the French Union army and the Viet Minh forces led by General Vo Nguyen Giap from March to May 1954. The victory achieved by the Viet Minh was not only a military success but also marked the end of French colonial rule in Indochina. It set the stage for the signing of Geneva Agreements 1954 which divided Vietnam into North and South, eventually leading to the Vietnam War and national reunification in 1975.

The stage for the signing of Geneva Agreements

This win shows how determined Vietnamese people were in their fight against imperialism; it also serves as an example for other nations struggling for independence worldwide. The most important thing about this battle is that it proved even technologically advanced enemies can be defeated by well-organized and persistent forces.

Historical Significance of Dien Bien Phu Victory

70 years later, the Dien Bien Phu victory continues to inspire generations of Vietnamese and others around the world. This year, Vietnam organizes many events and activities to commemorate and commemorate this victory, honor the courage and sacrifice of those who fought, and honor the indomitable spirit of the nation.

The most important event celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory

Armed helicopter squadrons belong to the Air Defense - Air Force and the Vietnam People's Army (cre: Dinh Huy)

This is the official and most important event in a series of events and activities commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, contributing to affirming the meaning, stature, and great historical value of the Dien Bien Phu Victory. and the continuous development and growth of the Vietnam People's Army, Militia and Self-Defense Force and People's Police over the past 70 years under the Party's ingenious leadership.

Dien Bien soldiers participate in the military parade (cre: VNA)

At the same time, educate patriotism and revolutionary traditions, arouse pride and deep gratitude for generations of ancestors who sacrificed their blood for the cause of national liberation, building and protecting the Fatherland nation, continuing to strengthen absolute confidence in the Party's leadership.

Civilian block of the fire line (cre: Dinh Huy)

This is also an opportunity to demonstrate the strength of people’s armed forces; spirit of national solidarity; affirming determination to successfully carry out work of building firmly protecting people’s defense Fatherland.

Leaders; former leaders; Party State Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee; departments ministries branches central organizations provinces cities; delegates Dien Bien province all attended the event.

Female United Nations peacekeeping force (cre: Dinh Huy)

According to plan immediately after national anniversary rally will be military parade with participation about 12 thousand people. Military parade will start with 21 rounds of fireworks against the backdrop National Anthem Socialist Republic Vietnam.

In particular participating forces of the Ministry National Defense including fireworks air force flying salute. Force standing on field includes ceremonial platform 5 standing blocks. Marching marching force includes ceremonial staff block 16 parade blocks fire line citizen block.

The most important event celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory

After blocks perform, the parade past the stage will continue down the main streets of Dien Bien Phu city. On both sides road people tourists stood welcome warmly cheer solemn powerful military parade all groups forces.

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12,000 people marched, recreating the Dien Bien Phu Victory

The military parade and march commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory demonstrate the invincible mettle and strength of the great national unity; patriotic tradition, self-reliance and self-reliance; the growth and maturity of the revolutionary armed forces.

12,000 people marched, recreating the Dien Bien Phu Victory

The military parade and parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of the historic victory of Dien Bien Phu on the morning of May 7 at Dien Bien province stadium had the participation of 12,000 people. The military parade opened with a squadron of armed helicopters of Air Defense - Air Force carrying Party flag and Fatherland flag symbolizing ideals and strength of great national unity under leadership Communist Party Vietnam President Ho Chi Minh created Dien Bien Phu victory.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh awarded the First Class Independence Medal to the Party Committee, government and people of all ethnic groups in Dien Bien province  (VGP Photo)

Next are ceremonial blocks with model cars National Emblem, Party flag, Fatherland flag, car carrying the image of President Ho Chi Minh, model car symbolizing 70 years of Dien Bien Phu Victory. The national emblem is escorted by 54 talented men and women symbolizing great lasting solidarity among 54 ethnic groups – invincible strength forged over thousands years building defending the country crystallized into a miracle. Our army people created the historic victory Dien Bien Phu.

The parade is walking on the streets of the peaceful and developed city of Dien Bien Phu today (cre: Nam Tran)

Next are armed forces such as army, self-defense militia, police, veterans, youth volunteers, frontline workers; mass marching blocks artistic block marches such as workers farmers intellectuals youth women Northwest ethnic groups artistic blocks.

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