Cultural Festival for Peace kicks off in Hanoi

  • A re-enactment of the image of the army marching on Hanoi at the historic moment of October 10, 1954, when the Vietnamese army took over the capital, marking the end of colonial rule at the festival. VNA Photo
    A re-enactment of the image of the army marching on Hanoi at the historic moment of October 10, 1954, when the Vietnamese army took over the capital, marking the end of colonial rule at the festival. VNA Photo
  • The Vietnamese military band marches at the event. VNA Photo
    The Vietnamese military band marches at the event. VNA Photo
  • A procession at the event. VNA Photo
    A procession at the event. VNA Photo
  • The Vietnamese military band marches at the event. VNA Photo
    The Vietnamese military band marches at the event. VNA Photo
  • A re-enactment of the image of the army marching on Hanoi at the historic moment of October 10, 1954, when the Vietnamese army took over the capital, marking the end of colonial rule. VNA Photo
    A re-enactment of the image of the army marching on Hanoi at the historic moment of October 10, 1954, when the Vietnamese army took over the capital, marking the end of colonial rule. VNA Photo
  • A re-enactment of the image of the army marching on Hanoi at the historic moment of October 10, 1954, when the Vietnamese army took over the capital, marking the end of colonial rule. VNA Photo
    A re-enactment of the image of the army marching on Hanoi at the historic moment of October 10, 1954, when the Vietnamese army took over the capital, marking the end of colonial rule. VNA Photo
  • Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates at the event. VNA Photo
    Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates at the event. VNA Photo
  • Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offers incense at the Ly Thai To King Monument to commemorate the contributions of predecessors who made great contributions to the liberation and construction of the capital. VNA Photo
    Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offers incense at the Ly Thai To King Monument to commemorate the contributions of predecessors who made great contributions to the liberation and construction of the capital. VNA Photo
  • Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates at the festival's opening ceremony. VNA Photo
    Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates at the festival's opening ceremony. VNA Photo
The "Cultural Festival for Peace" program kicked off on October 6 at Hoan Kiem Lake, the cultural and historical symbol of the capital, to honour Hanoi's historical traditions and promote the image of a peace-loving capital to all people and tourists. The event is among the activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Capital Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 - 2024) and 25 years of Hanoi's UNESCO "City for Peace" designation. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh participated in the festival’s opening ceremony. VNA Photo

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