Hanoi
Hanoi gets facelift ahead of Trump-Kim summit
After being chosen to host the second US – North Korea summit on February 27-28, Hanoi has been quickly embellishing streets, and the city seems to get a facelift just after a short period of time.
Trang Tien street in downtown Hanoi becomes more colorful and brighter with flowers and flags. Photo: Minh Tuan
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National flags of North Korea, Vietnam and the United States of America are hung on poles, with a symbol of friendship and peace below. Photo: Minh Tuan
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In front of the Opera House. Photo: Minh Tuan
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Around the Hoan Kiem lake. Photo: Minh Tuan
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In front of the Ly Thai To monument. Photo: Minh Tuan
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Flags are everywhere in downtown Hanoi. Photo: Minh Tuan
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The summit, which will takes place on February 27-28, comes at a time Hanoi commemorates the 20th year of the "City for Peace" title. Photo: Minh Tuan
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Final touches given to the Government Guesthouse, which is believed to be the venue of the summit. Photo: Minh Tuan
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A group of cyclos go past the Government Guesthouse. Photo: Minh Tuan
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Flowers from Da Lat are used to decorate Hanoi. Photo: Minh Tuan
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Flowers are in place at the International Media Center, which is capable of housing over 3,000 reporters at the same time. Photo: Pham Hung
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Flags raised in front of a restaurant near JW Marriott hotel where the US delegation is staying. Photo: Minh Tuan
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A large poster of Trump and Kim at the restaurant. Photo: Minh Tuan
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A five-star hotel in downtown Hanoi being repainted. Photo: Minh Tuan
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