Dien Bien Phu Victory Day
May 7, Wednesday
History
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu took place in northwestern Vietnam, in the Dien Bien River Valley, in 1954. It was one of the largest battles of the First Indochina War between the forces of the French Union and the army of the Viet Minh, an armed movement that fought for Vietnam's independence from French colonial rule.
The French army hoped to win this strategically important battle, but faced determined resistance. The Vietnamese army, led by General Voi Ngoc Thien, was able to surround the French troops and force them to capitulate. This ended French colonial rule in Indochina and marked the beginning of Vietnam's independence process.
Celebration
Dien Bien Phu Victory Day is an important holiday in Vietnam that symbolizes the determination and courage of the fight for independence. The country holds various celebrations, such as:
Parades and rallies, including in Hanoi and other major cities.
Commemorative ceremonies at memorials dedicated to war heroes.
Themed events, including lectures and exhibitions, highlighting the significance of this victory for the Vietnamese people.
The day serves as a reminder of the ordeal the people of Vietnam endured and their quest for freedom.