Virtual reality exhibition about Dien Bien Phu

Map of Hung Hoa province during the Hong Duc era.

On the morning of April 22nd, the Department of Internal Affairs of Dien Bien province announced an online exhibition featuring 3D models inspired by famous local landmarks such as Ban Phu Citadel, the Dien Bien Phu battlefield historical site, and the Victory Monument.

The exhibition consists of three parts. Part 1: "From the land of the ancient Vietnamese people to the name Dien Bien", is divided into two periods: Dien Bien before the 19th century and Dien Bien under the Nguyen dynasty.

Dien Bien Phu was formerly part of Hung Hoa province, during the Hung Dynasty it was Tan Hung district, and during the Qin Dynasty it belonged to Tuong Quan. Some documents presented include a map of Hung Hoa province during the Hong Duc era; the book Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi inscribed on a rocky mountain upstream of the Bo River; and a memorial by the Governor-General of Hung Hoa, Chief Justice Nguy Khac Tuan, and Acting Judge Dinh Van Minh regarding the establishment of Dien Bien Phu.

In 1841, King Trieu Tri separated the districts of Ninh Bien, Tuan Giao, and Lai Chau , and established Dien Bien prefecture in Hung Hoa province. This was the first time the name Dien Bien officially appeared in history.

Part 2, titled "Dien Bien - A Rendezvous of Patriotism," consists of two chapters: Dien Bien during the French colonial period and Dien Bien Phu - A Golden Epic. Valuable documents from this period include the decree of the Governor-General of Indochina establishing Lai Chau province; a letter from President Ho Chi Minh to all compatriots, soldiers, and cadres of the Northwest region in 1953; and the "Determined to Fight, Determined to Win" flag flying atop General De Castries' bunker.

Part 3 is "Dien Bien - A Journey of Innovation," with two main sections: From Dien Bien Farm to Dien Bien Phu City and the Development Plan of Dien Bien Province. Notable documents include the Book of Medals awarded to Dien Bien Farm from its establishment to the restoration of peace; and the Resolution on the division and adjustment of administrative boundaries of several provinces (including Lai Chau).

The exhibition space was built using a 3D model of the Dien Bien Phu battlefield.

The documents were collected from the National Archives Center, the Dien Bien Provincial Museum, the Institute of Han-Nom Studies, the French Ministry of Defence Archives, and several agencies and units in Dien Bien province.

According to the Department of Internal Affairs, the exhibition helps the public gain a clearer understanding of the history and development of Dien Bien province and its people. This is also one of the activities commemorating the 115th anniversary of the founding of Dien Bien province, the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory, and the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Dien Bien Provincial Party Committee.

To visit the exhibition, readers can access the website of the National Archives Center I at archives.org; or facebook.com/luutruquocgia1. In addition, the Dien Bien Provincial Electronic Information Portal and the website of the Dien Bien Provincial Department of Internal Affairs: snv.dienbien also provide links to this exhibition.

TH (according to VnExpress)

Source: https://baohaiduong.vn/trien-lam-thuc-te-ao-ve-dien-bien-phu-379566.html