Addressing the event, Director of the museum Nguyen Thi Tuyet said the exhibition commemorates 65 years of Vietnam – Cuba diplomatic relations and highlights the museum's role as a cultural bridge promoting friendship, solidarity and revolutionary traditions. Through stories, photographs and long-preserved keepsakes, the exhibition recalls the profound bond between the two nations, she said.

Cuban Ambassador Rogelio Polanco Fuentes described the display as a tribute to the historic relationship cherished by generations of leaders and peoples of both countries. He highlighted the contributions by heroines from the countries, including Cuban revolutionary Melba Hernandez and Vietnamese “general” Nguyen Thi Dinh, Vice Commander-in-Chief of the South Vietnam Armed Forces, whose legacies remain vivid symbols of the exemplary bilateral solidarity.

Featuring more than 200 photos, documents and artefacts, the exhibition is divided into four sections. “Under One Flag” introduces similarities between the two countries and the establishment of their diplomatic ties in 1960.

“Two Kindred Hearts” reflects their comprehensive support during the most trying times, including Cuba’s assistance for Vietnam during the resistance war and Vietnam’s support for Cuba in the face of the US embargo, while underscoring the role Nguyen Thi Dinh as a special woman greatly contributing to the close-knit bonds.

“Sharing One Beat” displays materials on the close cooperation between the two Parties and peoples.

The concluding section, “Nurturing Friendship”, presents activities by the Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Association, activities marking the 65th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations, and exchanges among younger generations.

On this occasion, the Cuban Embassy presented the Vietnam Fatherland Front Museum with a commemorative banner once owned by Melba Hernandez, displayed publicly for the first time together with Cuban propaganda posters from the 1970s—vivid symbols of the enduring bilateral ties.

The event also featured an exchange with guests connected to Cuba, including film director Nguyen Ha Tiep; Manuel Enrique Montane Enriquez, Deputy Director of the Vietnam – Cuba Genfarma pharmaceutical joint venture and grandson of Melba Hernandez; former student of the Agricultural University of Havana Phuong Song Lien; and journalist Huynh Dung Nhan, who shared personal memories about Cuba.

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