Netherlands presents new tulip to Hanoi
The Netherlands Government on October 5 presented the capital city of Hanoi with a new species of tulip named after Thang Long-Hanoi, as a special gift to mark the city’s 1,000th anniversary.
Saint Giong statue recognised during millennium
A 14.2m statue of the mythical saviour of the nation, Saint Giong, was inaugurated on October 5 on top of Da Chong Mountain in Soc Son suburban district of Hanoi.
Stone plateau declared world geopark
Dong Van Stone Plateau in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has been recognised as a member of the Global Network of National Geoparks (GGN). The news was announced…
Vietnamese in Germany celebrate Hanoi’s millennium
Gatherings have been held by many overseas Vietnamese associations in Germany to mark the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
Famous battles in Vietnam’s history exhibited
An exhibition of famous battles and military campaigns in Vietnam ’s military history opened at the Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi on October 4.
Southeast Asian cultures on show
As many as 42 objects related to Southeast Asian cultures are on display at an exhibition, which opened in Hanoi on October 4 in the presence of the Swiss, French, Swedish and Indonesian diplomatic corps in Hanoi.
Carved sapphire turtle presented to capital
A sapphire turtle made by the DOJI Gold and Gems Group was presented to the Hanoi People's Committee as a gift for the city's 1,000th anniversary on October 3.
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. A ten-day exhibition showcasing vestiges on the Thang Long Imperial Citadel unearthed at 18 Hoang Dieu Street opened in the presence of General Director of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Irina Bokova.
Hoan Kiem lights up for Ha Noi's big day
Hoan Kiem Lake last night was transformed into a bustling party of artistic activities. Thousands of people flocked to Hoan Kiem Lake last night to find it transformed into a bustling party of artistic activities, complete with a fireworks display, decorative lights, a magnificent ao dai performance, music and a truly festive atmosphere.
A thousand years in a half-century of images
An exhibition of 1,000 photos opened in October 1 starting a series of activities to celebrate the millennium anniversary of the capital.
Dragon Festival celebrates grand anniversary
The Spanish people community in Vietnam organised a street performance entitled Dragon Festival at My Dinh National Stadium on September 2 as part of the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
Hanoi Moi Newspaper Race for Peace kicks-off
The 37th Hanoi Moi Newspaper Race for Peace was launched around the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi on October 3.
 Thang Long-Hanoi international tourism festival opens
The festival is a good chance to strengthen mutual understanding, tourism, and cultural co-operation between Hanoi and other cities as well as between Vietnam and international friends.
Luxury Travel Ltd received “the year’s best” award in the tourism industry
Luxury Travel Ltd received “the year’s best” award in the tourism industry in Vietnam with 124 leading tourism businesses at the 11th Guide Awards ceremony in Danang City on September 25.
Uncle Ho’s statue starts construction in Gia Lai
Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh attended the launching ceremony for President Ho Chi Minh’s statue in the highland province of Gia Lai on October 3.
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