Nick Ut and Kim Phuc revisited Trang Bang in the company of a contingent of international tourists and journalists.
Ho Thi Bon, another individual photographed, is a current vendor of beverages near Trang Bang Temple. She has since joined the group.
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| Phan Thi Kim Phuc poses for a photo at Trang Bang Town, Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam. Photo: Supplied |
This reunion holds great significance as it marks the first meeting of the two major characters in my renowned photograph in over 50 years. What makes this reunion even more special is that it takes place at the very location where the photograph was originally captured.
“The meeting, which had been eagerly anticipated for 50 years, lasted only two hours,” Ut shared.
Ut and Phuc recently embarked on a memorable cruise that took them to some of Vietnam’s most captivating destinations. From the stunning Ha Long Bay to the bustling cities of Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang, and Ho Chi Minh City, their journey was filled with unforgettable experiences.
After the visit, Phuc and her husband traveled to Poland to engage in a discourse on initiatives to support Ukrainian refugees. Meanwhile, Ut flew from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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| From left, Nick Ut, Phan Thi Kim Phuc, and Ho Thi Bon pose for a photo with the world-famous photo ‘Napalm Girl’ in Trang Bang Town, Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam. Photo: Supplied |
Ut has received multiple prestigious awards for his powerful photograph, also known as “The Terror of War” or commonly referred to as “Napalm Girl”.
The photograph was captured during a traumatic incident near Phuc’s village, where the young girl had to hastily remove her burning clothes and flee for her safety.
Ut and other photographers accompanied her to a nearby hospital.
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| Nick Ut and Phan Thi Kim Phuc sign a photo of ‘Napalm Girl’ during a meeting at the Vietnam Press Museum in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: Supplied |
The photograph garnered widespread attention, featured prominently in numerous newspapers throughout the United States. Its graphic depiction served as a potent catalyst for the global anti-war movement.
Phuc relocated to Canada following the war and currently serves as a valued ambassador for UNESCO.
After relocating to Los Angeles, I embarked on a career in photography within the captivating world of Hollywood.
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| Nick Ut and Phan Thi Kim Phuc visit the Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Supplied |
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| Nick Ut and Phan Thi Kim Phuc strike a bell at the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Supplied |
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| Phan Thi Kim Phuc and her husband visit the Saigon Central Post Office in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Supplied |
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