Titled "The long-haired army", the exhibition is a collaboration between the Museum of Women of Mexico, the Vietnamese Women’s Museum, and cultural promoter Kyra Núñez de León, highlights not only the resilience of Vietnamese women during wartime but also the shared history of both nations in their fight for freedom.

The opening ceremony was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to Mexico Nguyen Van Hai, along with officials from Mexican ministries, journalists, and academics.

Ambassador Hai emphasised the exhibition’s significance as part of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

He noted that Mexico was the first Latin American country to establish diplomatic ties with Vietnam right after its national reunification in 1975 and praised the "long-haired army" female forces led by General Nguyen Thi Dinh as a powerful symbol of the indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese people.

He added that these women, in addition to their traditional roles, fought on the front lines and were instrumental in Vietnam's victory.

Núñez de León, who has a long-standing connection to Vietnam and has interviewed many members of the Vietnamese female army and shared her profound admiration for the spirit of Vietnamese women. She pointed out that women in both Vietnam and Mexico share admirable qualities, including courage and a decisive role in building their nations.

The exhibition is open to the public free of charge until the end of August. It stands as a vivid testament to the enduring relationship between Vietnam and Mexico, two nations separated by geography but united by their shared ideals of peace, freedom, and human dignity. There are also plans to host a similar exhibition about Mexican women in Vietnam next year.

Vietnamese cultural values introduced to international friends in Mexico

Diverse and distinctive cultural values of Vietnam are promoted at the "Vietnam Culture Day" event held from March 29-30 in Mexico City, attracting representatives from diplomatic corps and local authorities, international friends, and local residents.