Preseving some artefacts about Dien Bien Phu campaign

(Cinet)- Some historical documents about historical golden landmarks of the resounding Dien Bien Phu Victory in 1954 has been kept at the Vietnam National Library in Hanoi as an afford to maintain some cultural values of Dien Bien Phu campaign.

The artefacts consist of books, articles, excerpts and photos about the Dien Bien Phu campaign as well as President Ho Chi Minh and General Vo Nguyen Giap, who made significant contributions to the victory. They were collected by domestic and foreign researchers and historical witnesses who lived through the resistance war against the French.

Some items are divided into five themes: the historical background of the Dien Bien Phu campaign; developments in the Dien Bien Phu campaign; President Ho Chi Minh, General Vo Nguyen Giap and the Dien Bien Phu campaign through foreign documents; Dien Bien Phu – Symbol of Vietnam’s strength; and documentary films on the Dien Bien Phu victory.

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.

Some exhibitions highlights a display of books featuring the memoirs of historical figures like General Vo Nguyen Giap, doctor Ton That Tung and Lieutenant General Vuong Thua Vu. Alongside the books are numerous articles written by foreign witnesses on the process of the Vietnamese resistance war against the French colonialists.

On the meanwhile, 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.

In addition to propaganda paintings, the Vietnam National Museum of History also showcases the personal effects of painters and a painting machine which was created by Vietnamese artists. Additionally, the visitors also have an opportunity to make their own propaganda painting.

Also, some displays aims to honour the value of the Dien Bien Phu victory, which played an important role not only in the Vietnamese resistance war but also in the national liberation movements of oppressed nations around the world.

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