An Overview of the War in Vietnam...

Taking place on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), the exhibition "VIETNAM 75" - historical memories of the Vietnam War - has provided an overview to the community and international friends living in Germany about a historical period of the nation in the war against foreign invaders.

Not only honoring the heroic resistance of the Vietnamese people, "VIETNAM 75" also reminds us of the pain that war caused to millions of families.

Unlike regular exhibitions, where the paintings and photos are created and displayed by the artists themselves, “VIETNAM 75” is a collection of many paintings and photos by artists who draw, take pictures and feel about the Vietnam War.

One of the unique features of this memoir is that it not only displays pictures of the war in Vietnam but also historical witnesses and support from the international community.

A photo of Uncle Ho, the beloved leader of the Vietnamese people who directly led the Vietnam War, is placed solemnly at the exhibition 'VIETNAM 75.' (Photo: Thu Hang/VNA)

Ms. Claudia Opitz, one of the three organizers of the exhibition, shared that although it could not fully describe the horror of war, her and her colleagues' "VIETNAM 75" had partly described the long and arduous struggle that lasted for decades.

The exhibition “VIETNAM 75” at the Babylon Cinema, Berlin, Germany not only honors the heroism of the Vietnamese people in fighting against the world's leading military power, but also pays tribute to international voices - from German Democratic Republic filmmakers such as Heynowski & Scheumann to famous photographer Thomas Billhardt, who contributed to bringing the truth about the war to light.

By recording and arranging historical paintings and photos in a timeline, from the early days of the Vietnamese revolution to the victory of April 30, 1975, Ms. Claudia Opitz and her friends Peter Steiniger and Sebastian Köpcke have brought the German public and international friends a new perspective, as a reminder of the power of patriotism and international solidarity.

Mr. Nico, a German friend of Vietnam, said that “VIETNAM 75” taking place at the “Babylon” cinema in the center of the German capital, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South, is a great opportunity for tourists and international friends to learn about the causes and developments of the war in Vietnam.

According to Mr. Nico, the information panels are vividly designed, covering a wide range of topics such as the struggle against French colonialism and its aftermath, culminating in the division of Vietnam, the growing US involvement and finally the all-out bombing campaign against civilians.

Many Vietnamese and German friends came to see the exhibition 'VIETNAM 75.' (Photo: Thu Hang/VNA)

The exhibition provides an overview through diverse perspectives, attracting many visitors to come and learn about the history of the Vietnam War.

Taking place alongside the “VIETNAM 75” exhibition, Babylon Cinema also screened a number of Vietnamese revolutionary films such as “Chi Tu Hau,” “Em Be Ha Noi ,” “Lan Song Moi”… The films had Vietnamese, English, and German subtitles. Many Vietnamese people living in Germany, especially the second and third generations, were excited to buy movie tickets./.

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