The Dien Bien Phu Campaign lasted from March to May 1954 under the command of General Vo Nguyen Giap. Vietnam’s victory on May 7, 1954 led to the signing of the 1954 Geneva Accords in which France agreed to withdraw its forces from its colonies in Indochina.

Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Le Chiem.

Speaking at the symposium, Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. Gen. Le Chiem affirmed that the triumph of the Dien Bien Phu campaign completely destroyed the Navarre plan, spoiling the invasion plot of French colonialists and forcing them to sign the Geneva Accords to end war and restore peace in three Indochinese countries.

Speeches delivered by delegates at the event focused on affirming the role of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh in leading the campaign, the combatant will and spirit of the army, the strength of the people’s war, and the role and contributions by the armed forces and people in other battlefields during the campaign.

Colonel Pham Dinh Bach from the National Defence Academy said that the victory marked a development step in Vietnam’s combatant tactics.

Major General Nguyen Hoang Nhien, head of the Military History Institute of Vietnam, affirmed that lessons learned from the Dien Bien Phu campaign should be applied in today’s context to continue consolidating the people’s trust in the cause of national construction and defense, while winding up evil schemes of hostile forces.

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. 

 

Cultural activities to celebrate National Day in Dien Bien

The Dien Bien provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will host an assortment of cultural activities to celebrate the National Day (September 2).

 

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.

 

Source: VNA