Exhibition of 78 sketches recalling memories of the battlefield in Zone V

On July 16, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang City organized a sketch exhibition "Memories of the battlefield of Zone V" at the monument complex of Vietnamese Heroic Mothers (Quang Phu ward, Da Nang city).

The exhibition is held to celebrate the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2025). This is an activity to promote the role of the museum in propaganda,education of historical and cultural traditions and community connection. At the same time, it shows deep gratitude for the great contributions and sacrifices of heroes and martyrs in the cause of national liberation.

Delegates cut the ribbon to open the exhibition.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoi An, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang City, shared that through 78 sketches by artists who directly participated in the battle at the Zone V battlefield, especially the works of martyr, artist Ha Xuan Phong and the late artist Nguyen Duc Hanh, the exhibition has brought a simple yet profound artistic space.

“Each sketch is like a piece of memory, a slice of history, marking true moments of life on the battlefield. Where patriotism, courage and the desire for peace are expressed vividly, touchingly and humanely,” Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoi An added.

Nguyen Thi Hoi An, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang City, delivered the opening speech of the exhibition.

The sketch exhibition “Memories of the battlefield in Zone V” at the Monument to Heroic Vietnamese Mothers will introduce 78 sketches of martyrs, painters Ha Xuan Phong and the late painter Nguyen Duc Hanh, along with a number of painters who fought in the battlefield in Zone 5. The exhibition will run from July 16 to August 10.

The sketches at the exhibition, though simple, contain a whole sky of memories of a time of war, are stories and true experiences of a harsh but heroic life, are vivid pages of history through drawings, expressing the heroic and indomitable fighting spirit, fierce patriotism, desire for peace and optimism of the nation.

The exhibition attracted many union members and young people to visit.

In addition to introducing works of art with historical and artistic value, the exhibition also creates opportunities for viewers to approach and learn more about the visual arts in sketching. The exhibition attracts a large number of audiences, especially local Youth Union members to visit.

Nguyen Thi Kieu Trang, a member of the Quang Phu ward union, shared: “I personally feel extremely honored and grateful to previous generations when admiring the works displayed at the exhibition. It motivates me to try even harder in my studies and training to build the country.”

>> Some pictures at the exhibition:

The exhibition is held at the Monument of Vietnamese Heroic Mothers (Quang Phu Ward, Da Nang City).

The sketches at the exhibition, though simple, contain a whole sky of memories of a time of war and fire.

Sketch of the scene of My Loi Phu My youth volunteering to join the army in January 1972 by Martyr, artist Ha Xuan Phong

This is also an opportunity for viewers to approach and learn more about the art of drawing.

The exhibition is held to commemorate the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2025).

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