Exhibition exhibiting 200 photos, posters and artifacts about Quang Tri. Sourc: toquoc.vn

An exhibition themed “Quang Tri – Destination of Memories” was officially inaugurated on July 25 at the Quang Tri Mine Action Visitor Center.

About 200 photographs, panels, and artifacts are on display depicting the resilience of local people and international solidarity to Quang Tri during the war as well as the humanitarian assistance from the international community to address the war legacy issues and Quang Tri’s development today.

Attending the exhibition were Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung; Secretary of the Quang Tri Provincial Party Committee Le Quang Tung and a number of former ambassadors, representatives of the Vietnam Film Institute as well as veterans, war correspondents, cinematographers, historical researchers, and film researchers.

Delegates cut ribbon opening the exhibition. Source: toquoc.vn

Under approval of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Quang Tri Province People’s Committee, the Vietnam Film Institute in collaboration with Quang Tri provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and Foreign Affairs and relevant organisations organise this exhibition as part of the ongoing celebration of the Festival of Peace and the 75th anniversary of Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27).

Exhibition exhibiting photos, posters and artifacts about Quang Tri under the four themes. “Quang Tri recollections” are images of the life and battles of the army and people; “International Solidarity for Quang Tri” displays artifacts and images of international support for Quang Tri during the wartime.

While “Activities to overcome the consequences of landmines and mines left over from the war in Quang Tri” includes images of the work of overcoming the consequences of landmines and mines after the war; and “Quang Tri - Safe and Friendly Destination,” displays pictures of historical landmarks that have become tourist attractions, and introduces the outstanding socio-economic achievements of Quang Tri today.

Through archival materials, contribute to the education of revolutionary history traditions; affirming the lasting value of visual documents about a heroic historical period of the nation; thereby arousing in the young generation the spirit of national pride, towards the aspiration for peace and noble human values ​​that endure over time.

Visitors to the exhibition. Source: toquoc.vn

Bomb fragments are on display at the exhibition. Source: toquoc.vn

International volunteer and Vietnamese military engineer clearing landmines in Quang Tri. Source: toquoc.vn

Prostheses and orthopedic devices to help the UXO victím restore their mobility and eventually integrate into educational, social, and economic activities. Source: toquoc.vn

Speaking at the opening of the exhibition, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung appreciated the efforts of the Vietnam Film Institute and the cooperation of the exhibition organizers to look back at the realistic and vivid images of the fierceness of the war; brave spirit, ready to sacrifice of Quang Tri army and people in the struggle for national liberation.

Quang Tri today has gradually developed, becoming an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists, he stressed.

Along with the series of events is a seminar themed "Quang Tri- Aspiration for Peace" also took place on July 25.

The seminar included many meaningful contents such as memories of veterans, reporters, soldiers in Quang Tri battlefield; the values ​​of the cinematic heritage in the struggle for national liberation, expressing the will and aspiration for peace of the Vietnamese people; the domestic and international support during the war and post-war recovery for Quang Tri from the bomb-stricken area to become a safe and friendly destination.

The assistance of foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and 23 international organisations helps revive many local places once severely contaminated by bombs and mines. Source: toquoc.vn

Fifty years ago, a bloody 81-day battle to protect Quang Tri's ancient citadel took place, claiming the lives of thousands of Vietnamese soldiers and civilians.

The battle, commonly referred to by Vietnamese veterans as Quang Tri 72, is also called the Stalingrad of the anti-American War in Vietnam.

An estimated 328,000 tonnes of bombs were dropped on the old citadel and the surrounding area, equivalent to 100 tonnes of bombs and 200 artillery shells for every soldier of the North Vietnamese army.

Quang Tri is now the most polluted locality in terms of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Vietnam, with over 82% of its land area contaminated. War-left landmines and bombs have killed over 3,430 people and injured 5,100 since the war ended in 1975.

Since 1995, the local authorities have cooperated with international organisations to carry out demining activities.

By 2025, the province targets to clear 30,000ha of land, meaning it needs to mobilise some USD 10 million from foreign NGOs a year.

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