Exhibition of poetry and historical figures "Following the General's footsteps"

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the exhibition "Following the General's footsteps".

Teacher, poet, journalist Nguyen Thi My Dung - who had the opportunity to meet and write many articles and poems about the talented general over the past 20 years confided: “I had the honor of meeting the General for the first time in the spring of 1998. I was moved by the story of the General and the piano by writer Dao Vu, and I had an article published in the Sports & Culture Newspaper. Thanks to that, I had the opportunity to visit the General at his private home. The simple, sincere stories of the many meetings that followed were the inspiration for my articles and poetic songs in the following years, even after the General passed away. I was very moved and happy when the Exhibition was held in Quang Ninh and my wish is to inspire the people of the Mining Region to love history, to appreciate the sacrifices of the previous generations and to nurture and arouse patriotism, revolutionary spirit, especially to show gratitude to General Vo Nguyen Giap both in combat and in daily life”.

With the message of General Vo Nguyen Giap, the outstanding Marshal of the nation but extremely simple, close and emotional. The General always lives forever in the hearts of the people. The exhibition used 110 poems and ballads composed by Teacher, poet and journalist Nguyen Thi My Dung to recreate the milestones of the historic victory of Dien Bien Phu as well as the daily life of the Commander-in-Chief Vo Nguyen Giap and the people's affection for our legendary general.

Throughout the exhibition are three themes about the life and career of General Vo Nguyen Giap: Making the historic victory of Dien Bien Phu, The general in the hearts of the people, and Shining forever, depicted through 110 poems presented on a large scale on 92 silk-screened panels and ivory bamboo frames, with illustrations provided by Vietnam News Agency and photographer Tran Hong.

Teacher, poet, journalist Nguyen Thi My Dung introduces a book of 110 poems written about General Vo Nguyen Giap by the author.

Ngo Uyen Nhi, a 10th grade student at Le Thanh Tong Primary - Secondary - High School, emotionally shared: "I am very moved and honored to participate in the Exhibition on General Vo Nguyen Giap. As a young generation, I wish to learn more about the history of the country and will convey and share my knowledge of history with everyone so that everyone knows and is proud of the history of building and defending the country of our people."

Teacher, poet, journalist Nguyen Thi My Dung introduces the book.

The exhibition is a meaningful gift and a deep gratitude, commemorating the talented general, the eldest brother of the Vietnam People's Army, a military genius of the Vietnamese people and the world throughout the ages. At the same time, the exhibition hopes to inspire today's young generation to continue the journey of their ancestors, to live and act with the spirit of "Putting public service first" as the General did throughout his revolutionary career, contributing to the building and development of a peaceful and prosperous Vietnam.

Delegates attended the opening of the exhibition.

The exhibition “Following the General’s Footsteps” opens to the public at Quang Ninh Museum from August 31, 2022.