Hanoi’s anniversary highlights tough lessons for tourismAmidst all the grandeur and events were tourists, eager to participate but overwhelmed at the lack of organization.
Fireworks display ignites excitement from onlookersThe firework show that concluded ten days of celebrations for Hanoi's 1,000th birthday satisfied its audience.
Art festival concludes millennium celebrationsAn art and cultural festival and firework displays concluded ten days of celebrations for Hanoi's 1,000th birthday.
People flock to Hanoi millennium paradeThousands of people flocked to Hanoi to see the largest-ever parade in the nation’s history.
Hanoi millennium anniversary in international mediaThe 1000 year anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi has attracted great attention from many international newspapers and news agencies.
In photos: Parade to celebrate Hanoi’s 1,000th birthday31,000 people took part in the parade to celebrate Hanoi's 1,000 year anniversary.
Vietnam’s largest parade in historyThe largest parade in the history of Vietnam was kicked off in Hanoi this morning in Hanoi to celebrate the city’s 1,000th birthday.
Young Vietnamese thriving with the countryOver 10,000 young Vietnamese participated in the first ever street carnival in Hanoi.
Food for the palette from every corner of VietnamHa Thanh Food Festival is one of the main activities of Hanoi's 1000 year anniversary.
Painting a picture of Hanoi through traditional giftsWith the exciting atmosphere of Hanoi’s anniversary, traditional presents have won the hearts of visitors.
Hanoi Museum makes debutAn inauguration ceremony for Hanoi Museum was held in Hanoi to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi.
Ancient calligraphy exhibition opens at Temple of LiteratureA 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 recordThe Ceramic Road along the Red River in Hanoi received a certificate from the Guiness World Records.
Dong Van Stone Plateau recognised as world geoparkDong 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 foreignersForeigners are sharing in the happiness and excitement of Hanoi's 1,000 year anniversary celebrations.
19 records set during Hanoi’s millennium celebrationOn 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 farmersThe 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 anniversaryA 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 Hanoi100 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 birthdayThousands of people took to the streets of Hanoi to celebrate the city's 1,000 year anniversary.
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