Displayed are 84 documents, photos, and artifacts related to the 12-day battle, which have been archived by the Hanoi Centre for Historical Archives, the National Archives Centre III, Hanoi Museum, and Vietnam News Agency.
These items showcase the effective leadership of the Party and the bravery of the army and the people in the north, particularly in the capital, during the battle. This battle ultimately led to the signing of the Paris Accord to end the war and restore peace in Vietnam.
During the battle, known as the “Dien Bien Phu in the air”, the north endured over 80,000 tonnes of bombs. The Hanoi forces alone successfully shot down 23 B-52 strategic bombers and captured 43 pilots, resulting in an unprecedented defeat for US forces.
Vietnam Military History Museum receives Fatherland Protection Order
NDO – The Vietnam Military History Museum held a ceremony in Hanoi on July 15 to celebrate its 60th anniversary (1956-2016) and receive the Fatherland Protection Order, first class.
Ancient house in Ma May
NDO – Ma May, a rare quarter that still retains several old houses, has created one of the characteristics of Hanoi. Hanoi’s streets are becoming increasingly crowded and traditional features can sometimes be hidden behind modern life. But if one takes the time to relax and look around, the ancient features begin to reveal themselves.
Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
NDO – In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.
Book festival “Hanoi – City for Peace” opens
NDO – The Hanoi book festival with the theme “Hanoi – City for Peace” opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on October 2, as part of activities to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2019).
Russian Film Week opens in Hanoi
NDO – Russian film-lovers in Hanoi will have a chance to enjoy the country’s well-known films with free entrance from December 9 to 13 during the “Russian film week in Hanoi”.
