Hanoi to host meaningful activities to mark 1010th anniversary of its foundation

Hanoi will mark the 1010th anniversary of its foundation in October.

As reported, the celebration programme themed "Thang Long-Hanoi, Eternal Vitality" will kick off from October 1-15 including an incense offering ceremony, exhibitions, the launch of thematic books, cultural exchanges, sports competitions. 

Additionally, there will be a series of festivals and workshops such as the Hanoi Craft Village and Street Festival, the Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2020, the Mobile Film Week, the scientific workshop about King Ngo Quyen, the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long recognized as a world cultural heritage.

It is also known that some provinces and cities nationwide including Hoa Binh province, Ca Mau province, Ho Chi Minh City will together join the celebrations with diverse tourism promotion activities. 

On this occasion, a series of public works will be inaugurated including the pedestrian bridge at the Hoang Quoc Viet - Nguyen Van Huyen intersection, and the completion of Nguyen Van Huyen street as planned (Ring Road No. 2.5); and a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a tunnel at the Le Van Luong - Ring Road No. 3 intersection.