On May 5 evening, Dien Bien Phu city in the northern province of Dien Bien teemed with spectators who were eager to witness a drone performance put on in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonialism.
A drone light show features soldiers waving the national flag over the command bunker of French general De Castries.
Hundreds of drones taking off into the night sky serve to bring a spectacle of dancing lights in the night which are synchronised to music, leaving spectators in both awe and wonder.
The drone light show illuminates the skies over Dien Bien.
The shows depicts a narrative of the area’s heroic past.
On March 13, 1954, the Vietnamese revolutionary army launched its first attack against the French colonialists’ heavily fortified base at Dien Bien Phu, starting a 56-day historic campaign whose ultimate victory directly led to the signing of the Geneva Accords on ending the war and restoring peace in Indochina.
The drone light show also expresses the country’s heartfelt gratitude to the great president Ho Chi Minh and legendary general Vo Nguyen Giap, as well as many officers, soldiers, volunteers, and people who fought bravely and laid down their lives during the Dien Bien Phu campaign, leading to the final glorious victory over French colonialism on May 7, 1954.
An image showcases a group of militia carrying supplies to the front lines during the Dien Bien Phu battle.
The event helps to affirm the significance and historical value of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.
Seventy years have since passed, the victory remains a source of pride among the Vietnamese people thanks to its global significance. A grand ceremony marking 70 years of the Dien Bien Phu victory will be held on May 7.
Vietnamnet.vn
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