Just two days until the opening of the Thang Long-Hanoi Grand Anniversary. The festive atmosphere is everywhere in Hanoi. Here is the detailed program of activities for the ten-day anniversary (October 1-10) as announced by organizers.
October 1
- 8 a.m.: Opening ceremony at Ly Thai To Flower Garden (in front of the Hoan Kiem Lake)
- 9:30a.m.: Art shows at five stages around Hoan Kiem Lake
- 2 p.m: Exhibition of literary and art works about Hanoi at 2 Hoa Lu, Hai Ba Trung Street
- 3 p.m.: Photo exhibition about Hanoi at 45 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District
- 7:30 p.m.: Exhibition of Vietnam and Hanoi’s economic-social achievements at the Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Center, 138 Giang Vo Street
- 7:30 p.m.: Film week at the National Cinema Center, 87 Lang Ha Street
- 8 p.m.: Video conference between Hanoi and other provinces on VTV channel, special arts show and ao dai performance around the Hoan Kiem Lake
- 8 p.m.: A concert by artist Dang Thai Son at the Hanoi Opera House
October 2
- 8 a.m.: Exhibition of artifacts about Hanoi’s 1,000 years at the Thang Long Royal Citadel, 9 Hoang Dieu and 19 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street
- 9 a.m.: Introduction of a bookshelf about Thang Long-Hanoi at the National Library, 31 Trang Thi Street
- 2 p.m.: Announcement of a comprehensive scientific research work about Hanoi at the Hanoi Opera House
- 8 p.m.: Introduction of new songs about Hanoi at Ba Kieu Temple
- 8p.m.: Thang Long-Hanoi International Tourism Festival to open at Bao Son Heaven Park
October 3
- 7 a.m.: Ha Noi Moi newspaper marathon race around Hoan Kiem Lake
- 8 p.m.: Thang Long-Hanoi in Ho Chi Minh Age art show at Hang Day Stadium
October 4
- 8:30 a.m.: Award ceremony of the contest about knowledge of Thang Long-Hanoi’s 1,000 years and the city’s heroes at the Hanoi Opera House
- 3 p.m.: Exhibition of Vietnamese heroes and great men in Vietnamese culture at the Revolutionary Museum, 25 Ton Dan Street
- 3:30 p.m.: Exhibition of famous battles and military campaigns in Vietnam.’s military history at the Vietnam. Military History Museum, 28A Dien Bien Phu Street
- 5 p.m.: Calligraphy exhibition and festival at the Temple of Literature
- 8 p.m.: Award ceremony of the national press contest about Thang Long-Hanoi’s 1,000 years at 8 Huynh Thuc Khang Street
- 8 p.m.: Thang Long-Hanoi ancient dance show at Ly Thai To flower garden
October 5
- 9 a.m.: Introducing the Hanoi ceramic road on Yen Phu Road
- 2 p.m.: Bat Trang ceramic – Tradition and Modernity exhibition at Bat Trang village
- 2 p.m.: Hearts for Thang Long-Hanoi exhibition at the Hanoi Cultural Friendship Palace
- 8 p.m.: A music show of famous Vietnamese artists at the Hanoi Opera House
- 8 p.m.: A great show entitled “Thang Long Spirit – Song for the Country” at Hang Day Stadium
October 6
- 8 a.m.: Hanoi Kite Festival at My Dinh Square
- 8 a.m.: Martial arts performance at Quan Ngua Sports Palace
- 8:30: Inauguration of Hanoi Museum
- 2 p.m.: Inauguration of Hoa Binh Park at Tu Liem District
- 2 p.m.: Inauguration of President Ho Chi Minh – President Ton Duc Thang statues at Thong Nhat Park
- 2 p.m.: Old Hanoi photo exhibition at Hanoi Museum, Pham Hung Road
- 2.30 p.m.: Inauguration of Kim Dong Theatre at 19 Hang Bai Street
- 8 p.m.: Inauguration of Worker Theatre at 42 Trang Tien Street
- 8p.m.: Inauguration of Dai Nam Theatre at 48 Hue Street
- 8p.m.: Hanoi food festival at Ho Tay Water Park
October 7
- 8 a.m.: International workshop on Hanoi’s sustainable development at 11 Le Hong Phong Street
- 9 a.m.: Award ceremony of international contest about Hanoi at the Hanoi Opera House
- 8 p.m.: Traditional music show at the Hanoi Opera House
October 8
- 7 a.m.: Cultural and arts program for youngsters at outdoor stages around the Hoan Kiem Lake
- 8 p.m.: Meeting of 1,000 heroes and heroic mothers at the National Convention Center
- 8 p.m.: Carnival at State Bank of Vietnam Square, 49 Ly Thai To Street
October 9
- 8 a.m.: Inauguration of Thanh Tri and Vinh Tuy bridges
- 9:30 a.m.: Inauguration of Thang Long Avenue
- 8 p.m.: Shows by international art troupes at outdoor stages in Hanoi
October 10
- 8 a.m.: Meeting and marching at Ba Dinh Square
- 8 p.m.: Cultural and art festival at My Dinh National Stadium
During the festival, there will be 245 performances by local artist troupes and 38 performances by foreign troupes.
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