Dien Bien Phu Victory Day(Vietnam)
A Vietnamese commemorative day marking the decisive 1954 victory at the Battle of Điện Biên Phủ, which ended French colonial rule in Indochina.
Observed on May 7, Điện Biên Phủ Victory Day celebrates the end of the prolonged 1954 battle between the Viet Minh and French colonial forces. After 56 days of fierce engagement in the mountainous northwest, Vietnamese troops secured a landmark triumph that led to the Geneva Accords and the eventual departure of French troops. The victory is regarded as a turning point in the First Indochina War and a symbol of national resilience and unity. Commemorative ceremonies are held at memorial sites in Điện Biên Phủ province, featuring wreath-laying, veteran gatherings, and military parades. Educational events and exhibitions recount the strategies, hardships, and heroism displayed by both soldiers and local civilians. The day reinforces Vietnamese pride in their struggle for independence and the sacrifices made to secure sovereignty.
Dien Bien Phu Victory Day
Vietnam