Held by the Central Steering Committee for the commemoration of major holidays and important historical events of the country in the 2023 – 2025 period, the parade will see the participation of more than 12,000 people, including those from the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Public Security, and Dien Bien province.

It will be the highlight among a series of activities to mark the anniversary, contributing to affirming the significance, stature, and historical value of the victory and the continuous development and growth of the armed forces over the past 70 years under the Party's leadership.

After a period of training, all the participating forces have ensured the requirements of their assigned tasks

Addressing the programme, Nguyen Trong Nghia, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Communication and Education, highlighted the significance of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, saying that the celebration aims to revive and promote the patriotic tradition, the revolutionary heroism, the spirit of solidarity, the will to fight, and the determination to win in the cause of national construction and defence.

It is also to honour and express gratitude to the generations of Vietnamese people who have sacrificed and made significant contributions to the struggle for national liberation, he added.

Nghia, who is also vice head of the steering committee, asked for more thorough preparation and close coordination among agencies and units to fulfil their assigned tasks.

Bac Giang opens exhibition to mark 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory

BAC GIANG- The Bac Giang provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DOCST) opened an exhibition at the provincial Museum on April 22 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (7 May 1954-2024). 

Egyptian journal highlights significance of Dien Bien Phu Victory, Vietnam’s achievements

Egyptian newspaper Cairo Today on April 21 ran a story spotlighting the significance of Vietnam’s Dien Bien Phu Victory 70 years ago and the country’s achievements in its path to prosperity after nearly 40 years of Doi Moi (Renewal).

Bac Giang provincial leaders visit and present gifts to national contributors serving Dien Bien Phu Campaign

BAC GIANG - On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, on the morning of April 17, Le Thi Thu Hong, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Bac Giang Provincial Party Committee (PPC), Chairwoman of the Provincial People's Council visited and presented gifts to 2 veteran and former youth volunteer in Yen The district serving Dien Bien Phu Campaign.

Books published to mark 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory

The Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House and the Party Committee of northern Dien Bien province on April 17 unveiled a series of books marking the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory.

PM meets veteran soldiers, young volunteers, frontline workers serving Dien Bien Phu Campaign

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a meeting in the northern province of Dien Bien on April 17 with veteran soldiers, young volunteers and frontline workers who directly participated in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign in 1954.

Source: VNA