War commander at time of peace

The historical day 30.4.1975 when Viet Nam was absolutely united, I was only 4 years old and had no notetion of war. Grown up a little , I took notice that every occasion of memory the great national holidays I was met again legendary war commanders through books, newspapers, TV, listened them telling again their battle reminicences . And the faces of generals became familiar gradually in me . I’m curious to discover about their life at time of peace. How is war commander’s retirement life ? What is different with other normal person? How are their relations with family, friends, and considerations with present situation? What are their private hobbies, which they had not carry out in the wartime ? Project of photography “War commander at time of peace” is come out by that thought. Choice is very difficult because how to choose the typical generals who contributed great in battle , and represented for many different arms . Next, to persuade generals so that they agreed to take a photo is very difficult because they wouldn’t like to appear in front of public opinion in normal life , avoiding unnecessary “criticism” , additionally, with Orient psychology that they are very afraid to take a photo at theit own house. Furthermore, at retirement but generals are very busy when they take advantage of time to go to visit their friends, old battlefield, do charity and travel foreign country . The commandes used to say, remember and think about the past war. The past is glorious,is the sacrifice and the pain... But the generals are remembered as heroes. For now, they live quiet, somber as ordinary people and will gradually go into oblivion.

Cultural Bachelor degree in 1996. Trained by famous photographer as James Natchwey, Gary Knight, Tim Page, Steve Northup, Gaby Sommer…in workshop of IMMF (Indochinal Memory Media Found). Currenly work as special reporter for Lao Động newspaper (one of the biggest newspapers in Viet Nam). 10 solo exhibions and over 30 group exhibitions (USA, UK, France, Italia, Grecee,Spain, Urugoay, Argentina, Singapore, Rumania,Thailand…), 6 books released. Refrence at: http://actuphoto.com/27309-le-photographe-viet-van-tran-raconte-son-art-au-vietnam.html