This is a song sung by American feminists at events commemorating International Women's Day. It is one of many documents and images presented to the public by the Ho Chi Minh City Peace and Development Foundation (HPDF) in collaboration with the War Remnants Museum, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Museum - Vietnam Women's Museum, and the Southern Women's Museum, through the special exhibition "Nguyen Thi Binh - the intellect, courage, and character of Vietnamese women in the Ho Chi Minh era." The event opened on the 53rd anniversary of the signing of the Paris Agreement on ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam (January 27, 1973 - January 27, 2026).
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| The family of Ms. Nguyen Thi Binh. From left to right: Father Nguyen Dong Hoi, Nguyen Chau Sa (Nguyen Thi Binh), Nguyen Dong Ha, Nguyen Dong Hai and mother Phan Thi Chau Lan. Photo: Thuy Trang, taken for the special feature. |
Ms. Nguyen Thi Binh, former Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam, the only woman among the four signatories to the Paris Agreement, was a remarkable figure: a great intellectual, an outstanding diplomat, and an exemplary leader. She also represented the image of a Vietnamese woman who was intelligent, strong-willed, and morally upright in the Ho Chi Minh era. Her life and career were intertwined with turning points in history, particularly the diplomatic front in the struggle for the liberation of South Vietnam and the reunification of the country – a front without gunfire, but one that was incredibly arduous, complex, and fierce.
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| The International Conference on Vietnam signed an agreement legally confirming the Paris Agreement of February 27, 1973. |
Through a video clip shown at the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Nguyen Thi Binh - The Intellect, Courage, and Character of Vietnamese Women in the Ho Chi Minh Era," Ms. Nguyen Thi Binh shared: "The initiative of this exhibition is not only to highlight my personal story, but also to illuminate an entire generation that went through war for the great aspiration of peace, independence, and happiness for the nation and its people. When I talk about my journey, I don't think of it as the journey of one woman, but of many women during a time of national upheaval. At the Paris Conference, the female faces of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam, who frequently appeared at the negotiating table, illustrated this. What, in my opinion, allowed us to remain steadfast in the face of difficult historical moments was unwavering faith in the core values of the nation and a sense of responsibility towards the country."
“Entering a new era for our country, I hope that young people, especially women, will believe in themselves, cherish the good values of history, and proactively contribute to shaping the future with their intellect and abilities. We hope that the stories of the past will be retold for reflection, so that we can pass them on to future generations.”
Ms. Nguyen Thi Binh, former Vice President of Vietnam
Visiting the exhibition, viewers were moved by the wealth of documents, images, artifacts, and selected multimedia about the life and career of Mrs. Nguyen Thi Binh. The exhibition is divided into four parts. Specifically: Part 1. From family tradition to revolutionary ideals: This portrays the portrait of a female student from Saint Coeur de Marie school, granddaughter of the patriot Phan Chau Trinh, who was early enlightened and dedicated to the struggle for national liberation. Part 2. Madame Binh - Vietnamese intelligence and diplomatic prowess: This recreates historical moments at the Paris Conference on Vietnam (1968-1973), where "the only woman to sign the Paris Agreement" earned the world's admiration for her resolute yet flexible, dialogue-oriented, and compassionate demeanor. Part 3. Devotion to the Country: Highlights the contributions and dedication of Ms. Nguyen Thi Binh to education, diplomacy, and healthcare, culture, and social work in her capacity as Minister of Education (1976-1987), Deputy Head of the Central Committee's Foreign Affairs Department and Chairperson of the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs Committee (1987-1992), and Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (1992-2002). Part 4. Lasting Legacy: Depicts the image of Ms. Nguyen Thi Binh as a simple, compassionate person in everyday life and her role as the founder and leader of peace, cultural, and educational foundations.
It is evident that each image and document presented today will continue to spread historical values, awaken national pride, strengthen faith in the path chosen by the Party, President Ho Chi Minh, and our people; and at the same time, provide further motivation for women to be more steadfast, more intelligent, and more humane in their journey of contribution and development.
Lam Vien
Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/dong-nai-cuoi-tuan/202602/hay-song-nhu-ba-binh-9b528f9/
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