Opening Ho Chi Minh Trail exhibition in Laos
A photo exhibition featuring the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos during the 1961-1975 period was kicked off in Vientiane, Laos on September 26, celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Tay Truong Son (West Truong Son) road (1961-2016).
Chairwoman of the Vietnam National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Vice President of Laos Phankham Viphavan attended the opening ceremony.
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The event aims to highlight the priceless supports and contributions given by the Party, army and people of Laos to the successful national liberation and reunification implemented by Vietnam, as well as to the construction and preservation of the Tay Truong Son road which served that period, in particular.
The exhibition helps educate Vietnamese and Lao officials, soldiers and people on the combat alliance in the past as well as the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations.
Chairwoman of the Vietnam National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan visit the exhibition.
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Particularly, the exhibition also displayed a map of the Ho Chi Minh Trail, which was drawn up based on the historical documentaries as well as memories of Truong Son soldiers, for the first time.
Addressing the event, Lao Minister of Defence Chansamone Chanylath stressed that many Vietnamese and Lao soldiers and people sacrificed their lives on the road for their countries’ independence and freedom.
The minister expressed his hope that the exhibition will contribute to strengthen the friendship and special solidarity between the two countries.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to Lao Nguyen Manh Hung said that the Ho Chi Minh -Tay Truong Son Road constitutes a shining symbol of Laos’s sacrifice and wholehearted support, and an everlasting monument of the special solidarity of the two countries.
The exhibition runs through October 6. After the event, all the photos will be presented to the Lao Military History Museum in Vientiane for exhibition.
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