Art programme marks 69th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory
An art programme entitled “The epic of Dien Bien” was held in Dien Bien Phu city, the northwestern province of Dien Bien, to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu historical victory (May 7,1954-2023).
Art programme marks 69th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (Photo: VNA)
Dien Bien (VNA) – An art programme entitled “Theepic of Dien Bien” was held in Dien Bien Phu city, the northwestern province of Dien Bien, to celebrate the 69th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu historical victory (May 7,1954-2023).
The programme, performed by nearly 100 actors, actresses and singers from DienBien province, consisted of two parts: Glorious memoriesand Dien Bien in new day with unforgettable songs such as “Ho keo phao”(Artiller🎶y pulling chant), “Qua mien Tay Bac” (Through the West region), “Tren doiHim Lam” (♋On Him Lam Hill), “Giai phong Dien Bien” (Liberation of Dien Bien), amongothers.
The programme performs by nearly 100 actors, actresses and singers from Dien Bien province (Photo: VNA)
The event featured the stature of the 1954 Dien BienPhu Victory. The victory is the result of many factors, with the decisive onebeing the Party’s comprehensive resistance policy that covers all aspects ofmilitary, politics, economy, trade, culture, education and diplomacy, creatinga synergy strength to defeat the enemy and make a victory that “resoundedthroughout the five continents and was world-shaking.”
The second part showed DienBien in the period of integration and development. The old battlefield is now a young and dynamic city.
The art ♓show brought viewers meaningful moments.This was also an opportunity to remind the tradition of revolutionary history,to arouse patriotic tradition, especially to remember an🦂d pay tribute to the heroic martyrs who laid down their life on this land./.
As the first decisive battle of the Vietnamese Armed Forces since its establishment in December 1944, the Dien Bien Phu victory puts an end to the 9-year resistance war against the French colonialists and American intervention. The battle represents the defeat of the "Nava plan" and resulted in the signing of the Geneva Agreement on a ceasefire in Vietnam in July 1954.
Dien Bien province, with its name attached to the epoch-making Dien Bien Phu victory 70 years ago, should turn its historical heritage into assets and potential into resources, while mobilising all investment for development, stated Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh while working with the northern province's Party Committee on April 9.
69 years ago in the heart of the Muong Thanh valley, the flag “Determined to fight, Determined to win" of the Vietnam People's Army flew on the roof of the General De Castries’ bunker, marking the victory of the Dien Bien Phu campaign.
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Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
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The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
Art programme marks 69th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (Photo: VNA) 
The programme performs by nearly 100 actors, actresses and singers from Dien Bien province (Photo: VNA) 
