At 5:30 p.m. on May 7, 1954, the "Determined to fight - Determined to win" flag of the Vietnam People's Army flies over the roof of De Castries bunker in Dien Bien Phu, marking a glorious victory of the Vietnamese army and people over the French colonialists after 56 days of steadfast and arduous fighting. (Photo: VNA)
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presents the first-class Independence Medal to the Party Committee, government and people of Dien Bien province at the 70th Anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory Ceremony, May 7, 2024. (Photo: VNA)
Dien Bien Phu City's administrative area is spacious and well-built, becoming a civilized and modern type II urban area in the Northwest region. (Photo: VNA)
A modern road runs through the legendary Lung Lo Pass, a famous address in the Dien Bien Phu campaign. (Photo: VNA)
Nam Nua Hydropower Plant in Pa Thom Commune, Dien Bien District, with a capacity of more than 10MW, has contributed positively to reducing the power shortage in Dien Bien province. (Photo: VNA)
Schools at all levels in Thanh Nua Commune, a historical site in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, are spacious and well-built. (Photo: VNA)
The headquarters of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign has become a tourist destination, attracting many visitors every year. (Photo: VNA)
White plum blossoms blooming among the stilt houses of the Thai ethnic group in Phieng Ban, creating a poetic beauty every time Lunar New Year (Tet) comes. (Photo: VNA)
On March 1, 2024, VietjetAir officially opens a new route connecting Dien Bien with the capital Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Mong ethnic girls in colorful dresses come down to play at the Spring Festival. (Photo: VNA)
Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum - a place to honor the historical value of the victory that “resounds throughout the five continents and shakes the globe” – is a famous destination among both domestic and international visitors. (Photo: VNA)
The A1 Hill relic, where the fiercest battle of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign takes place 71 years ago, is located in a bustling residential area. (Photo: VNA)
71 years of Dien Bien Phu Victory: Changes on the historic land
Dien Bien Phu Victory is one of the most glorious pages in the thousands-year-history of the Vietnamese people’s national construction and protection. After 71 years, the land of Dien Bien, once a desolate place due to war, has now risen up and developed strongly. Prosperous villages and bustling residential areas have sprung up day by day, while local people's lives have been constantly improved and enhanced.
