The photo exhibition "51 years - Epic of Reunification" was launched to celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South, national reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2026) at the Exhibition House 45 Trang Tien, Hanoi.
The photo exhibition gathers more than 90 works and clusters of works carefully selected from official sources have realistically and vividly recreated important milestones of our nation's history in the journey of national defense.
The special feature of the exhibition is not only the documentary value but also the way the photos tell stories.
There, history is no longer dry timelines, but becomes stories with breath, rhythm and emotion.
51 years have passed, standing in front of that frame, viewers can still feel the tragic nature of the time of fire and bullets, defending the country.
Below are typical photos at the exhibition, not only recording the traces of a fierce wartime but also the lives of people with moments that made history.
Images of the Capital's young men saying goodbye to their homeland to the southern battlefield. From 1970 to 1972, more than 10,000 students from universities in Hanoi enlisted, directly participating in the anti-American resistance war. Among them, many soldiers sacrificed in the 81-day and night campaign to protect Quang Tri ancient citadel in 1972.Moments of rest after the battle of reporter Doan Cong Tinh and soldiers of Regiment 48 and K8 at Quang Tri Citadel in 1972. Colonel, Hero of the People's Armed Forces Vu Trung Thuong - former Deputy Division Commander, Chief of Staff of Division 390, who has many years of attachment to Regiment 48 recalled: "In 81 days and nights of protecting Quang Tri Citadel, my unit - Company 5, Battalion 2, Regiment 48 had the task of blocking Long Hung intersection, protecting the outer ring southwest of the Citadel. The task of blocking Long Hung intersection was very difficult and dangerous, it was necessary to detect and attack the enemy from afar to create conditions for the rear formation to be ready to fight.The smiles of the victors in Quang Tri Citadel in 1972. According to veteran Dao Chi Thanh of Company 14, Regiment 95, Division 325 of the South Vietnam Liberation Army, the Liberation Army soldiers entered the battle with a very innocent spirit. Veteran Tran Luan Tin, Information Company No. 18, Regiment 95, Division 325 of the South Vietnam Liberation Army, he also could not have imagined that he had just stepped out of the fiercest battle in the entire war.Image of the 57th missile unit protecting the Capital fighting ingeniously and bravely, shooting down 9 US aircraft on the spot on May 10, 1972 in the airspace of Hanoi in the "Dien Bien Phu in the Air" battle. In the 12-day and night battle with the US Air Force, our army and people shot down a total of 81 US aircraft, captured 44 pilots alive, and damaged 9 warships...Hanoi self-defense forces transferred artillery to the battlefield to protect Long Bien Bridge in 1972. While US aircraft targeted Long Bien Bridge as a key point to destroy, Hanoi air defense soldiers were determined to protect the bridge at all costs.On September 15, 1973, Cuban President Fidel Castro became the first and only head of state in the world to visit the liberated region of South Vietnam when the battlefield was still smelling of gunpowder. He visited Fort 241 (now Cam Lo commune, Quang Tri province), which was once the most solid military base of the US-puppet regime, liberated by our army in 1972. The history of the Vietnamese nation touches the hearts of peace-loving people in the world.
Da Nang - The exhibition "Colors of Quang Land" introduces 43 paintings and sculptures, honoring the beauty of the land and people of Da Nang on the occasion of April 30th.
On April 30, 1975 - a glare in the history of the Vietnamese nation - not only the southern day was completely liberated, the river collected a relationship, but also a brilliant symbol of the great national unity. Under the leadership of the Party, the spirit of "all people" of the whole nation has created a great victory, affirming a truth: solidarity is the roots of all successes, the championship power of the Vietnamese nation.
5,000 special supplement books to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification were donated free of charge by Nhan Dan Newspaper to the people of Da Nang.
Hai Phong - On the first day of the April 30 - May 1 holiday, Dong Bai ferry terminal welcomed a large number of people and vehicles, leading to prolonged congestion.
Gia Lai - Salvaging tank wreckage floating to Quy Nhon sea, functional forces discovered many guns and ammunition with intact detonators and bone fragments suspected to be human bones.
Da Nang - The exhibition "Colors of Quang Land" introduces 43 paintings and sculptures, honoring the beauty of the land and people of Da Nang on the occasion of April 30th.
On April 30, 1975 - a glare in the history of the Vietnamese nation - not only the southern day was completely liberated, the river collected a relationship, but also a brilliant symbol of the great national unity. Under the leadership of the Party, the spirit of "all people" of the whole nation has created a great victory, affirming a truth: solidarity is the roots of all successes, the championship power of the Vietnamese nation.
5,000 special supplement books to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification were donated free of charge by Nhan Dan Newspaper to the people of Da Nang.
