Recalling the heroic days of the country 50 years ago, journalist Ngoc Bich, former reporter and editor of the southern news bureau under the VNA’s Domestic News Department said she has been proud to have lived and witnessed the brilliant days when the Vietnamese troops and people defeated the most powerful imperialist in the world.

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and Division 304 under the Army Corps 2 held a traditional gathering in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on December 21 on the occasion of the 78th founding anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army and the 33rd anniversary of All-People Defence Festival (December 22).