Vietnam marks 40th anniversary of Liberation Day, National Reunification

Female members of the ethnic minorities militia force march during the parade.[Photo/Agencies]

Since 1975, April 30 has been a day of annual commemoration across Vietnam as the Liberation Day and National Reunification. This year's celebration is of special significance to all Vietnamese as it was held concurrently with the country's fast development in all areas and its deep integration into the global economy over the past 40 years.

"We feel so happy each time when the country commemorates the Liberation Day and National Reunification on April 30. It is not because we are victors, but because it marks a time when there is no more war in our country and peace has returned to our people," 80-year-old veteran Nguyen Tran told Xinhua.

Tran said he joined the resistance war against the French colonialists and he witnessed its ending with the triumphant Dien Bien Phu Victory in May 1954. He continued to participate in the anti-US resistance war and knew very well the aftermath of this horrible war and the value of peace as well.