The tournament, jointly organised by the People’s Army Newspaper and the Vietnam Cycling Federation, has drawn the participation of nearly 300 bikers from ten Vietnamese teams and two foreign teams, from Japan and the Philippines.

The first stage of the race around Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi.

The first stage took place around Hoan Kiem Lake on May 1 and the final stage is scheduled for the afternoon of May 6, with four rounds in the city of Dien Bien Phu.

Over the six-day event, racers will pass through historic sites associated with the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, including National Highway 6, Moc Chau, Pha Din Pass, Tuan Giao and Dien Bien Phu.

On the sidelines of the tournament, the organisers and sponsors will award presents to veterans, underprivileged students and policy beneficiaries in Hanoi, Hoa Binh, Son La and Dien Bien provinces.

Prior to the opening ceremony, the organisers offered incense to President Ho Chi Minh at the D67 House and the Presidential Palace as well as the Statue of Emperor Ly Thai To in central Hanoi.

Dien Bien upgrades relics of historic Dien Bien Phu battle

The People’s Committee of the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien has approved a project to upgrade a number of relic sites on the former battlefield of the historic Dien Bien Phu campaign as the 65th anniversary of the victory nears (May 7, 1954-2019). 

 

Northwestern region’s market days held in Dien Bien

A cultural programme simulating market days in Vietnam’s mountainous regions kicked off in Dien Bien Phu city of the northwestern province of Dien Bien on March 13.

 

Dien Bien ready for peak tourism season

The northwestern province of Dien Bien, most famous for the Dien Bien Phu victory against French colonists, is preparing for its peak tourism season.

 

Cherry blossom festival to return to Pa Khoang, Dien Bien

The cherry blossom festival will return to Pa Khoang commune, Dien Bien district, the northwestern province of Dien Bien for the second time from January 11 – 13, 2019.

 

Red Dao ethnic group’s fire dance festival revived in Dien Bien

The fire dancing festival of the Red Dao ethnic group was revived in Huoi Sau village, Pa Tan commune, Nam Po district, in the northern province of Dien Bien on November 21. 

 

Source: NDO