The Da Nang Veterans’ Association in collaboration with the municipal Youth Union organised the art programme entitled "Nen Vanh Hoa Do - Nen Thien Su Vang" at the Trung Vuong Theatre on Sunday evening to celebrate the 70^th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7).

Invited guests at the art programme

The art programme demonstrated the stature of the 1954 Dien Bien Phu Victory which was the pinnacle of the resistance war against the French colonialists as reflecting the extremely important maturity of people's armed forces in the resistance war.

Also, the Dien Bien Phu Victory was the success of the nation's mettle, brainpower and revolutionary heroism, as well as the wise, creative, and ingenious leadership and strategic direction of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, and the strategic talent of General Vo Nguyen Giap - the commander of the battle.

The decisive victory foiled the invasion intentions of imperialist and colonial forces, helping the revolutionary forces gain a great advantage at the negotiation table for the Geneva Agreement, and opening up a glorious new page for the Vietnamese revolution.

An art performance at the programme

Therefore, the programme aimed to arouse and promote the tradition of patriotism, revolutionary heroism, and the will to fight and win of people from all walks of life.

At the same time, it upheld the spirit of great national solidarity; expressed deep gratitude to the generations who sacrificed their lives for national independence and reunification; and encourage government officials, Youth Union members, and children to overcome difficulties and successfully complete assigned goals and tasks.

On the occasion, the organisers presented gifts, worth VND1 million each, to 24 veterans and former young volunteers living in the city who once participated in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign.

Reporting by LE HUNG - Translating by M.DUNG