Art Installation Debuts at Hoa Lo Prison: "Song of Peace" Unveiled
Here's a fresh, informal spin on the "Song of Peace" exhibition at Hoa Lo Prison Relic in Hanoi:
💣🏛️ The Song of Peace rolls in Hanoi, paying homage to our heroes 💣🏛️
Y'all got a taste of history right here at the Hoa Lo Prison Relic, as they launch this soul-stirring exhibition called Song of Peace. It's all part of the celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day. 🇻🇳🎈
The exhibition's divided into three sections:
- All Aboard, Soldiers!: This part captures the raw enthusiasm of Northern youth eager to join the army for our revolution. They were all about uniting our country, and movements like Ba Sẵn Sàng (Three Ready) and Ba Đảm Đang (Three Responsibilities) show just how badly they wanted in. 🌟
- The Road to Unity: This section's a rollercoaster ride, recounting the resilience and brave heart of our soldiers and people. It takes you through the journey from the '68 Tết Offensive to the '72 Điện Biên Phủ in the Air victory – the major milestones in our fight for liberation. 🏁
- Peaceful Times Ahead: This finale's a feel-good vibe, celebrating the joy as our country finally unified and found peace. 🎉🎊
The Song of Peace exhibition attracted many historical witnesses, veterans and former volunteers. Photo courtesy of Hoàng Lan
💔 The Price of Peace:A special highlight? The heartwrenching re-enactment of the Bố Trạch cave incident in '72. Eight passionate volunteers, young and brave, lost their lives after the bombing from American forces. It's a bitter pill to swallow, but these amateur actors sure did an incredible job bringing their story to life. 🙏
Cao Thị Hạnh Kiểm, former Chairwoman of the Thanh Xuân District's Association of Former Youth Volunteers, said the exhibition transported her back to the painful memories of the war.
"We endured the hardship of the Trường Sơn Trail, losing our brothers and sisters," she said. "The images at the Song of Peace exhibition evoked memories of Trường Sơn and brought tears to my eyes." 🌹
📅 When and Where:Catch this powerful tribute to our past at Hoa Lo Prison Relic, 1 Hoa Lo St., Trần Hưng Đạo Ward, Hoãn Kiếm District, Hanoi, until the end of May. Don't miss it! 🎟️
A scene of the the re-enactment depicting the sacrifice of eight young volunteers in the Bố Trạch cave, in the central province of Quảng Bình in 1972. Photo courtesy of Hoàng Lan
- In the Song of Peace exhibition, AI technology may be utilized to recreate historical narratives, immersing visitors in the experiences of Northern youth who were ready for war and prepared to fulfill their Three Responsibilities and Three Ready duties.
- As part of the discussions on politics and general news, the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day, commemorated by the Song of Peace exhibition, could provide an opportunity to reflect on war-and-conflicts and their impact on the nation's development.
- The Song of Peace exhibition, housed at Hoa Lo Prison Relic, serves as an informal platform for showcasing various exhibits that highlight both the harsh realities of war and the triumphant spirit of unity and peace following the reunification of the country.
- Upon the conclusion of the Song of Peace exhibition, various reactions from historical witnesses, veterans, and former volunteers may be collected and incorporated into future exhibitions or online forums dedicated to sharing war stories, thereby continuing the dialogue about these critical events in the nation's history.
- In addition to the Song of Peace exhibition, museum and news outlets could also feature articles or sections focusing on the lives and sacrifices of individuals like the eight brave volunteers who lost their lives during the Bố Trạch cave incident in '72, serving as stark reminders of the price of peace in the context of Vietnam's war-and-conflicts history.
