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Sr. Col. Pham Ho Quang, deputy head of the Dissemination and Education Department of the Hanoi Veterans Association, speaks at the event. |
On May 10, the “Stories of Peacetime” exhibition, organized by a group of students from the Academy of Journalism and Communication in collaboration with the Hanoi Creative Activities Coordination Center, opened at the Hanoi Museum on Pham Hung Street in Hanoi’s Tu Liem Ward.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Senior Colonel Pham Ho Quang, deputy head of the Dissemination and Education Department of the Hanoi Veterans Association, said he was moved by the students’ efforts despite limited time and funding. He praised their enthusiasm and creativity in bringing veterans’ stories of service and sacrifice closer to the public and younger generations, adding that the exhibition reflected the students’ serious commitment to promoting historical and national values.
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Visitors view photographs, archival materials and personal stories displayed at the “Stories of Peacetime” exhibition. |
Carrying the message “Ordinary stories after extraordinary years,” the exhibition is divided into four sections: “My Peacetime,” “Scars of Time,” “Companions,” and “Messages Between Generations.” Each section presents a different emotional journey, connecting past and present while reflecting veterans’ enduring commitment to national service, from defending the country in wartime to contributing to its development in peacetime.
Through photographs, archival materials, video interviews and interactive installations, the exhibition documents veterans’ wartime memories and post-war experiences, with a focus on wounded and sick veterans receiving long-term care at convalescent centers across Vietnam.
A highlight of the exhibition is the stories of wounded and sick veterans at Nghe An Wounded Soldier Convalescent Center and Thuan Thanh Wounded Soldier Convalescent Center. Despite living with long-term war injuries and trauma, many have maintained resilience and optimism decades after the conflict.
The exhibition also pays tribute to doctors, nurses and support staff working at veterans’ convalescent centers. By highlighting their daily work behind the scenes, the exhibition underscores ongoing efforts to care for war veterans and preserve the spirit of remembrance in peacetime.
Vu Ngoc Thanh Ha, a 20-year-old Hanoi resident, said the exhibition helped her better understand the sacrifices made by previous generations to secure peace. “Through the photographs and personal stories, I realized today’s peace came at a tremendous cost,” she said, adding that the exhibition inspired young people to live more responsibly toward their communities and the country’s history.
Translated by Thuy Duong