Approximately 150 documents, photos and artifacts relating to the 1954 battle, from both Vietnam and France, are on display at an exhibition in the Museum of Dien Bien Phu Victory in the eponymous northern town. The exhibition will remain open until May 10. President Ho Chi Minh discusses strategy for the Battle of Dien Bien Phu in December 1953. General Vo Nguyen Giap (2nd, R) and other commanding officers discuss Dien Bien Phu plans in 1954. Vietnamese troops march towards the northwestern battlefield in 1954. Two-ton cannons are pulled through tough terrain to the battlefield. Soldiers share a moment of merriment in a trench. Medics tend to injured soldiers. A unit joins the battle to gain control of the Muong Thanh Bridge, carrying a flag. Vietnamese troops capture a French tank. A soldier waves a Vietnamese flag on top of General Christian de Castries's bunker on May 7, 1954, signalling the Viet Minh's victory. General de Castries and his officers are captured. Muong Thanh after … [Read more...] about A Dien Bien Phu flashback in black and white
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Dien Bien ready for peak tourism season
A stage is being decorated for the Ban flower festival (Photo: VNA) Dien Bien (VNA) – The northwestern province of Dien Bien, most famous for the Dien Bien Phu victory against French colonists, is preparing for its peak tourism season. According to Vu Thi Tuyet Nga, Deputy Director of the Museum of Dien Bien Phu Victory, the number of tourists visiting the Dien Bien Phu battlefield complex began to surge this March. The complex features 45 relic sites, of which eight have been put into operation to serve tourists. They include Museum of Dien Bien Phu Victory, victory statue, A1 Hill, Him Lam relic site and the command tunnel of French General De Castries. The battle occurred in Dien Bien between March and May, 1954 under the command of General Vo Nguyen Giap. Its victory led to the signing of the 1954 Geneva Accords in which France agreed to withdraw its forces from the colonies in Indochina. To sever increasing demand ahead of the celebration of the 65th anniversary of the … [Read more...] about Dien Bien ready for peak tourism season
Relic, tourist sites in Dien Bien, Dak Lak crowded during holiday
Hill A1 in Dien Bien Phu battlefield (Source: VNA) Dien Bien (VNA) – Domestic and foreign tourist arrivals to relic sites in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien strongly hiked during the Lunar New Year festival. Over 12,500 people visited Dien Bien Phu battlefield relic complex from February 2-9, with nearly 9,000 on February 8-9 alone, said Deputy Director of the Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum Vu Thi Tuyet Nga. From February 9-10, visitors went for sightseeing and posing at Hill A1, Dien Bien Phu Victory Monument, Bunker of Colonel de Castries, Muong Thanh bridge and Dien Bien Phu campaign headquarters. Meanwhile, in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, cultural and ecological tourist areas such as Ko Tam, Troh Bu, Ako Dhong village and Don village attracted crowds. Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Ko Tam community-based tourism JSC Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh said from the second to fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Ko Tam welcomed more than … [Read more...] about Relic, tourist sites in Dien Bien, Dak Lak crowded during holiday
Soldiers’ remains, explosives discovered in Dien Bien
The Military Command of Dien Bien Phu city of the north western province of Dien Bien on December 21 started the excavation of soldiers’ remains and unexploded ordnance (Photo: VNA) Dien Bien (VNA) – The Military Command of Dien Bien Phu city of the north western province of Dien Bien on December 21 started the excavation of soldiers’ remains and unexploded ordnance (UXOs) discovered during construction work on Hill A1. The discovery of the remains and UXOs was made on December 19. Upon receiving the information, the Military Command of the city mobilised personnel to excavate the remains and UXOs. The unit will work with the provincial Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs to carry out DNA tests and will dispose of the UXOs. Hill A1 in Muong Thanh district, Dien Bien Phu city is the site of the most famous battle of the Dien Bien Phu campaign. The 32-metre-high hill, covering 82,000 sq.m. and located 500m west of the headquarters of the French … [Read more...] about Soldiers’ remains, explosives discovered in Dien Bien
Project on preserving Dien Bien Phu battle site
The project aims to express the deep gratitude of the Party, State and people of Vietnam to the heroes and martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the Dien Bien Phu victory. Deputy Prime Minister asked the Dien Bien Provincial People's Committee to complete the project to report to the Politburo and submit it to the Prime Minister in the fourth quarter of 2018. Based on the functions and tasks, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Defense were also asked to coordinate with the Dien Bien provincial People's Committee in completing the project. The Dien Bien Phu battlefield complex features 45 relic sites, of which eight were put into operation to serve tourists. They include the Museum of Dien Bien Phu Victory, a victory statue, A1 Hill, Him Lam relic site, the command tunnel of French General De Castries, the Muong Phang relic site, a monument featuring soldiers pulling artillery by hand, and a parade field to commemorate the great victory. … [Read more...] about Project on preserving Dien Bien Phu battle site