Hanoi’s anniversary highlights tough lessons for tourism
Amidst all the grandeur and events were tourists, eager to participate but overwhelmed at the lack of organization.
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Fireworks display ignites excitement from onlookers
The firework show that concluded ten days of celebrations for Hanoi's 1,000th birthday satisfied its audience.
Art festival concludes millennium celebrations
An art and cultural festival and firework displays concluded ten days of celebrations for Hanoi's 1,000th birthday.
People flock to Hanoi millennium parade
Thousands of people flocked to Hanoi to see the largest-ever parade in the nation’s history.
In photos: Parade to celebrate Hanoi’s 1,000th birthday
31,000 people took part in the parade to celebrate Hanoi's 1,000 year anniversary.
Young Vietnamese thriving with the country
Over 10,000 young Vietnamese participated in the first ever street carnival in Hanoi.
Food for the palette from every corner of Vietnam
Ha Thanh Food Festival is one of the main activities of Hanoi's 1000 year anniversary.
Painting a picture of Hanoi through traditional gifts
With the exciting atmosphere of Hanoi’s anniversary, traditional presents have won the hearts of visitors.
Ancient calligraphy exhibition opens at Temple of Literature
A calligraphy exhibition took place at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi to mark the 1,000 year Thang Long-Hanoi anniversary.
Ceramic Road sets new world record
The Ceramic Road along the Red River in Hanoi received a certificate from the Guiness World Records.
Dong Van Stone Plateau recognised as world geopark
Dong Van Stone Plateau in Ha Giang Province was recognised as a new member of the Global Network of National Geoparks.
Hanoi's millennium through the eyes of foreigners
Foreigners are sharing in the happiness and excitement of Hanoi's 1,000 year anniversary celebrations.
19 records set during Hanoi’s millennium celebration
On the occasion of Hanoi’s 1,000 year anniversary, 19 records for Vietnam have been set by organisations and individuals.
In photos: The labourious lives of Vietnam’s salt farmers
The image of diligent women working the salt fields reflect the hardship of this job and are strong reflection of their lives.
Activities celebrate Hanoi’s millennium anniversary
A wide range of activities were held in Hanoi on October 2 to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
100 models showcase Vietnam's ao dai in Hanoi
100 models performed in the Ao Dai Festival, as part of Hanoi's 1,000 year anniversary.
Thousands take to the streets to celebrate Hanoi's 1,000th birthday
Thousands of people took to the streets of Hanoi to celebrate the city's 1,000 year anniversary.
Hanoi kicks off its 1,000 year anniversary festivities
The 10 day celebration for Hanoi’s 1,000 year anniversary kicked off this morning, putting the city and its visitors in a festive mood.
Hanoi lights up on the eve of its 1,000 year celebrations
On the night of September 30, people flocked to the city’s centre in anticipation of the grand celebration.
Hanoi’s world record ceramic mural of love
The woman behind the worlds longest mosaic, which calls Hanoi home, shares how she came up with the idea.
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