A panoramic painting of over 3,000 square meters depicting the victory at Dien Bien Phu.

The Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum, spanning over 7,000 square meters (Dien Bien Phu City, Dien Bien Province), displays more than 1,000 artifacts related to the heroic battle of 1954. These days, a large number of domestic and international tourists are visiting to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the victory that "shook the world and resonated across continents."

According to statistics, since the beginning of April, the museum has welcomed more than 86,000 visitors. These include many groups of veterans, officials, soldiers, and students... who came to learn, research, and reflect on the heroic fighting traditions of our ancestors.

The first space upon entering the museum is a model simulating the working hut of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Tin Keo, Dinh Hoa, Thai Nguyen. Many crucial meetings for the resistance war against French colonialism took place in this hut. In particular, on December 6, 1953, President Ho Chi Minh chaired a Politburo meeting, listening to the General Military Commission's report on the determination and plan for the attack on Dien Bien Phu.

The paintings and artifacts related to the battle 70 years ago are displayed in designated areas. These days, the museum is deploying the maximum number of tour guides whose task is to explain the significance and stories of these artifacts in the 1954 war.

One of the primary means of transport used in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign was the cargo bicycle. We mobilized 20,991 bicycles, each capable of carrying an average of 100kg to 150kg of food. Among them was the cargo bicycle of Mr. Ma Van Thang (a civilian worker from Phu Tho province), who managed to carry a load of up to 337kg per trip.

During the transportation of food supplies to the front lines, the terrain was very difficult to navigate. Our civilian laborers improved the bicycles, making them increasingly perfect with features like "handlebars," "brake levers," and "double tires"... These were actually Peugeot bicycles from France – war trophies we captured from campaigns in the plains.

Visitors gathered to admire and express their profound gratitude at the exhibition area displaying photos, names, and ages of the heroic martyrs who bravely sacrificed their lives in the battle of yesteryear to regain peace for the nation.

Visitors carefully read and take notes on the valuable images at the museum.

In particular, visitors to the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum on this occasion can admire a panoramic painting of over 3,000 square meters depicting the entire Dien Bien Phu Campaign.

This artwork, completed by 200 artists with meticulous and grandiose investment, is considered a priceless asset, preserving historical and traditional values ​​for future generations. The painting depicts 4,500 figures amidst the tragic 56-day final battles of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu. The painting's content comprises four historical segments, clearly separated by theme: "The Entire Nation Goes to War," "The Epic Prelude," "The Historic Confrontation," and "The Victory at Dien Bien Phu."

A scene from the first act, "The Entire Nation Goes to War," depicts the entire population carrying rice, hauling goods, and supplying food to the soldiers fighting the enemy along the mountainous Điện Biên route.

This artwork is considered the first and only round painting in Vietnam, the largest in Southeast Asia, and the third largest in the world. Currently, the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum organizes viewings in batches of visitors. To tour the entire museum and wait in line to see the painting, visitors will need approximately 2-3 hours during this period.

In 2024, Dien Bien will host the National Tourism Year and the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, and it is expected that Dien Bien will welcome approximately 1.3 million tourists.

During the peak months of April and May, especially the April 30th - May 1st holiday and the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7th, 1954 - May 7th, 2024), the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum will be open to visitors on additional evenings. From April 1st to May 31st, the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum (the Museum) will be open to visitors on Friday and Saturday evenings, specifically on May 6th and 7th, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

TH (according to Vietnamnet)

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