Press briefing on activities to mark the Dien Bien Phu victory

The press briefing in Hanoi

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To mark the 60^th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory on May 7, a series of activities will be held across the nation, most importantly in the northwestern mountainous province of Dien Bien. The activities will take place from now until the end of May.

Bui The Duc, Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee Commission of Popularisation and Education and Deputy Head of the Organising Committee for the National Celebration for the Dien Bien Phu victory publicized this year’s activities in Hanoi on April 10.

The national ceremony aims to honor the great historical significance of the victory as well as highlight the sound leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh.

The activities will help Vietnamese at home and abroad and international friends better understand the history of the nation and the affect of the Dien Bien Phu victory.

Activities will include a special art programme entitled “Dien Bien Phu – an Eternal Epic” in the Dien Bien city square on May 6and conference to promote tourism in the northwestern region. Additionally, books and stamp collections will be released in honor of the victory and a seminar entitled “Dien Bien Phu victory – Vietnam ‘s strength in the Ho Chi Minh Era” will be held.

There will be a huge military parade to celebrate the victory. Nearly 15,000 people and military officers will take part in these events to honour the historic event and educate younger generations about the importance of national patriotism.

Mua A Son, Chairman of the Dien Bien provincial People’s Committee, said that a 7km section of the road section will be renamed to Vo Nguyen Giap to commemorate the legendary General.

Dien Bien province is making necessary preparations to welcome approximately 3,000 – 4,000 daily visitors who are expected to come for the occasion./.

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