(Cinet)- To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory, an exhibition entitled “Dien Bien Phu Memories” opened at the Vietnam Women’s Museum, on May 06.
Hundreds of photos, objects and documents on display recall the ardour of Vietnamese girls who were willing to embrace every hardship and devote their youth to their nation.
The opening ceremony was attended by former female soldiers, the main characters of the stories being told.
The historical witnesses shared their unforgettable memories of camaraderie, the relations between local people and the army, and the humanism and patriotism in the fire and smoke of war.
One such story of determination was told by nurse Pham Thi Tin, who took part in the Dien Bien Phu campaign when she was 21.
“When our troop moved from Phu Tho to Yen Bai provinces, each of us had to carry 20 kilograms of rice and walk day and night. At that time, I suffered from serious eye pain. My captain allowed me to stay to treat the pain and join the next operation, but I was determined to join my comrades.”
“Our team was in charge of taking care of seriously injured soldiers. As we had very minimal and insufficient medical equipment, we had to provide our patients with best of caring conditions in the hope of healing their pain,” said Tran Thi Luat, an 81-year-old from Hanoi.
In those most fierce days, couples put aside their love and happiness for their fatherland, as is illustrated by the story of Nguyen Thi Hong Minh.
“In December 1951, my fiancé and I had already sent wedding invitations to our friends. But I suddenly had to leave for the campaign. My captain asked me whether I was indecisive about our wedding; I told him that the motherland always places first in my heart.”
Her wedding had to be postponed until March 1952.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Museum Director Nguyen Thi Bich Van said: “As one working in museum, I have met many witnesses to history, but the stories by the women here really touched my heart”.
“I hope that the exhibition will convey that feeling to visitors, particularly among the youth, to inspire their pride in their predecessors and increase their responsibility for their country”.
“Items at the exhibition made me deeply impressed by what Vietnamese women achieved during wartime. I thought they made up an amazing generation in Vietnamese history,” said Sarah Reded, a visitor to the exhibition.
The display is open until May 31 at 36 Ly Thuong Kiet street, Hoan Kiem district.
Source: ND
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