ĐBP - The 70th anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory is likely an unforgettable memory for every soldier and citizen of Điện Biên as the heavy rain poured down just before the opening ceremony. Despite getting soaked by the rain, the soldiers participating in the parade remained solemn and tidied their uniforms before heading to the podium. The rain only enhanced the heroic and impressive atmosphere of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory celebration.

ĐBP -- In a significant ceremony held on May 8 at the Provincial People's Committee headquarters, Điện Biên Province and the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Việt Nam commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Belarus territory. The event featured the exchange of capsules with earth and photographic materials, symbolising the profound historical connections between the two nations.

ĐBP - The Party Central Committee, the National Assembly (NA), the State President, the Government, the Việt Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, and the northwestern province of Điện Biên held a grand ceremony on May 7 in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024).

ĐBP - Among the people flocking to Điện Biên on the 70th Điện Biên Phủ victory anniversary are old grey-haired men who have trouble with walking. They are former Điện Biên soldiers who travelled vast distances to visit the place where they spent their youth 'carving mountains and sleeping in underground tunnels', sparing no blood and bones to defend the Fatherland.

ĐBP — French military representatives will sign a letter of trust with their Vietnamese counterparts, covering a range of topics directly related to Điện Biên Province, French Secretary of State for Veterans and Memory Patricia Miralles said at a meeting with provincial leaders on May 5.

ĐBP – Secretary of the Điện Biên Provincial Party Committee Trần Quốc Cường met with the US Ambassador to Việt Nam Marc E. Knapper on Sunday (May 5) at the headquarters of the Provincial Party Committee in Điện Biên Phủ City.

1. Purpose and meaning of the event celebration

ĐBP – Seventy years ago, the incredible feat of transporting heavy two-tonne cannons across winding mountain ranges and steep ravines to reach the battlefield in the Điện Biên Phủ Campaign was a journey fraught with hardship, toil, and sacrifice for Vietnamese soldiers. The movement of cannons into the Điện Biên Phủ battlefield was a miracle that surpassed the enemy's imagination.

ĐBP – A preliminary review of military parade to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory was organised on May 3 morning at the Điện Biên Stadium.

ĐBP – Air Forces Prepare for Điện Biên Phủ Victory Parade

ĐBP – The Ministry of National Defence orchestrated a rehearsal involving all participating forces for the military parade and procession, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory. The joint training unfolded at Điện Biên Province’s Stadium on Sunday (April 28).

ĐBP – On April 27, the Air Defence - Air Force conducted its inaugural flag towing rehearsal session in Điện Biên. This was part of the ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory.

ĐBP - The northern mountainous province of Điện Biên has arranged accommodations for nearly 3,000 officers and soldiers from the Ministry of National Defence participating in a grand military parade in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory on May 7.

ĐBP - As the nation approaches the 70th anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory, all eyes are turning towards the westernmost part of the Fatherland - Điện Biên, with profound gratitude.

ĐBP – The Air Defence – Air Force on April 24, following the entrance of specialized forces into the Điện Biên Phủ Airport.

ĐBP - Every time the song "Looking for Father" resonates, countless hearts are moved to tears.

ĐBP – The Việt Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee, in collaboration with the Party Committee of Điện Biên Province, convened a gathering on Wednesday (April 17) to express gratitude to the war veterans and frontline volunteers who directly participated in the Điện Biên Phủ Campaign.

ĐBP - Every time former soldiers reminisce about the globe-shaking Điện Biên Phủ Victory, they are invariably overcome with emotion and a profound sense of pride, reflecting on the heroic and challenging period they endured.

ĐBP - Trần Quốc Cường, Secretary of the Điện Biên Provincial Party Committee, commended the authorised forces and localities for successfully completing a significant amount of work in preparation for celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory despite tight financial conditions.

ĐBP - The Ministry of National Defence, in collaboration with the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Publicity and Education, the Ministry of Public Security, the Hồ Chí Minh National Academy of Politics, and Điện Biên Province, convened a national scientific conference on April 11 to deliberate on the role and importance of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory in the endeavour of building and safeguarding the socialist Vietnamese Fatherland.