Ho Chi Minh City Opens Exhibition on Commendation Records from Anti-French War

Ho Chi Minh City celebrated the opening of a special exhibition titled "Commendation Records from the Anti-French War" at the City History Archives Center on July 30. This exhibition aims to honor the immense sacrifices and achievements of the Vietnamese people during the Anti-French War and to foster national patriotism. The exhibition features commendation certificates, related documents, and photographs from the war period, serving as valuable materials that narrate the courage and dedication of soldiers and citizens who fought for independence and freedom. Additionally, the city released a video titled "Transfer of Records and Souvenirs of Cadres Who Went South, Honoring Contributions to the Fatherland," re-acknowledging the contributions of war veterans. This exhibition serves as an opportunity to convey Vietnam's turbulent history to younger generations and to reaffirm the preciousness of peace. In particular, the spirit of national unity and sacrifice during periods crucial to national survival, such as the Anti-French War, forms the foundation of modern Vietnam's development. The city has indicated its policy to carefully protect and pass on such historical heritage.