Beside the 70th anniversary of National Resistance Day held in Hanoi yesterday, there appears an exhibition of 80 photos featuring Vietnamese soldiers and people who took part in the resistance war has opened in downtown HCM City on the occasion of the 70th National Resistance Day.
The National Resistance Day marks the issue of an appeal by President Ho Chi Minh in 1946, urging the entire people of Vietnam to resist the French’s attempt to restore colonial rule in Vietnam after the success of the 1945 August Revolution and establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
The exhibition includes rare photos of the establishment of the Vietnam People’s Army and its role in the war to maintain national independence in the 1941-1975 period. All of the photos are printed on canvas and displayed outdoors. They can be seen until December 30, 2016.
Another exhibition under the same theme showing images of Hanoi’s soldiers and citizens valiantly fighting against French colonialists for 60 days (December 19, 1946 – February 17, 1947) are on display in Hanoi.
The monochrome photos were taken by photo-journalists during the historical period. Through the images, visitors can understand more about the struggle and how the Capital Regiment and Hanoians protected the city.
In December 1946, the French sped up their attempts to re-occupy Hanoi and other areas to the north of the 16th parallel. On the evening of December 19, 1946, Vietnamese troops opened their attack on French positions in Hanoi, initiating the resistance war. The next morning, Radio The Voice of Vietnam broadcasted President Ho Chi Minh appeal’s for national resistance.
In addition, an exhibition of 300 photographs, documents and several objects opened yesterday at the Vietnam Military History Museum. Titled The Grandiose Song of Winter 1946, the exhibition will help people, the youth in particular, learn more about national resistance and the role it has played in the nation’s history. It is also expected to inculcate patriotism among the youth.
This exhibition is jointly organised by the Vietnam Military History Museum, the Police Museum in Hanoi and the Military Logistics Museum in HCM City. A film week will be held in many localities nationwide, starting on December 19. The films, screened for free, will help the public to have an opportunity to watch a series of film highlight the efforts and sacrifices of Vietnamese soldiers to win national independence.
The documentary, Giot Nuoc Giua Dai Duong (A Drop of Water in the Ocean), featuring the life of General Vo Nguyen Giap, will be screened at the opening ceremony of the film festival. Also on December 19, several arts performances including concerts of patriotic songs will be held at the Ly Thai To Flower Garden on Dinh Tien Hoang Street and the park in front of the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi.
An essay contest on the significance of the 70th National Resistane Day is being held for junior high school and high school students. National Resistance Day marks the call by President Ho Chi Minh in 1946, urging the entire people of Vietnam to resist the French colonial rule after the success of the 1945 August Revolution and establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
