Hanoi recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of the capital’s liberation day with a series of cultural events. It was the time for people in the whole country to recall the glorious history of the cause of defending and building Hanoi to become “more prosperous and beautiful”, worthy to be the capital of the country which is striving to be equal to powerful countries in the five continents as was late President Ho Chi Minh’s desire.
For over 60 years, Hanoi has obtained great success, making a great contribution to national construction and defence. It is believed that Hanoi in the future will further develop into a modern, prosperous and civilized capital.
Vietnam Pictorial’s reporters introduce to readers some images of the capital on this special event.
For over 60 years, Hanoi has obtained great success, making a great contribution to national construction and defence. It is believed that Hanoi in the future will further develop into a modern, prosperous and civilized capital.
Vietnam Pictorial’s reporters introduce to readers some images of the capital on this special event.
Story: Quynh Anh - Photos: Tat Son, Van Quyen, Thong Hai
The fireworks performance satisfies Hanoi people. Photo: Thong Hai
Fireworks in different shapes. Photo: Van Quyen
Coloured flower-shaped fireworks fascinate viewers. Photo: Van Quyen
Beautiful fireworks in the sky of Hanoi. Photo: Van Quyen
Sparkling fireworks at Hoan Kiem Lake. Photo: Freelancer
Thousands of people gather at Hoan Kiem Lake to admire a beautiful firework performance. Photo: Thong Hai
Foreign tourists on the night of the 60th anniversary of the capital’s liberation. Photo: Thong Hai
Thousands of students gather at the imperial citadel of Thang Long to show their love for Hanoi and their determination to build Hanoi into a more prosperous and beautiful capital.Photo: Thong Hai
Thousands of city dwellers flock to Hoan Kiem Lake – the heart of Hanoi to wait for the firework performance and enjoying the artistic programme. Photo: Thong Hai
Tran Quoc Pagoda looks brilliant with coloured lanterns. Photo: Thong Hai
Foreign tourists show their love for Hanoi, the City of Peace. Photo: Thong Hai
Many streets in Hanoi are splendidly decorated with colourful flowers and flags to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the capital’s liberation. Photo: Thong Hai
Parading a photo of Uncle Ho on the night of the 60th anniversary of the capital’s liberation. Photo: Thong Hai
Colours of Vietnamese ethnic groups on the 60th anniversary of the capital’s liberation day. Photo: Thong Hai
Reproducing a wedding ceremony of Hanoi people in the 1950s at Hoan Kiem Lake. Photo: Thong Hai
Performing a dragon dance on the night of the ceremony to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the capital’s liberation.
Tourists take souvenir photos on splendidly decorated streets. Photo: Thong Hai
Hanoi streets are decorated with many posters. Photo: Thong Hai
Young people in Hanoi place lanterns into the shape of Khue Van Cac to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the capital’s liberation day. Photo: Tat Son