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Hanoi: Seven decades of construction and development

The exhibition aims to promote Hanoi's great achievements after 70 years of foundation.

An exhibition on the economic, cultural and social achievements of Hanoi after 70 years of construction and development will be held to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 – 2024).

 Hanoi's Phap Van - Cau Gie traffic intersection from a bird's eye view. Photo: Dan Tri Newspaper

Deputy Chairman of the Municipal People's Committee Ha Minh Hai has just approved a plan to organize an exhibition entitled "Hanoi 1954 - 2024: Great Achievements in Economic, Cultural and Social Development."

Accordingly, the exhibition aims to highlight the important achievements of the capital Hanoi in 70 years of development, as well as the special marks in the leadership of the City Party Committee, People's Council, and People's Committee in each historical period.

It is expected that this large-scale exhibition would be displayed on an area of 2,500 square meters inside the Hanoi Museum from October 1 to 10, 2024.

The exhibition is divided into five sections, each of which focuses on the capital's outstanding achievements in the fields of economy, culture, society, defense, and security and order.

Nhat Tan Bridge in Hanoi at night. Photo: Hanoi Adventure

The milestones of Hanoi's development will be arranged in chronological order, including Hanoi's History from 1010 to 1954; Hanoi from 1954 to 1975: "Building and Defending the Fatherland", "Defeating US Imperialism and National Reunification"; "Hanoi from 1975 to 2008: Building Socialism and Doi Moi Economic Reforms"; "Hanoi from 2008 to the Present: Border Expansion"; and "Hanoi's Development Direction to 2030 - Vision to 2050."

The exhibition is expected to feature a variety of materials such as photographs, drawings, documents, artifacts, 3D mapping technology presentations, and others.

According to the Hanoi People's Committee, the exhibition aims to enhance the community's knowledge of Hanoi's history and achievements 70 years after its liberation. It also shows the determination of the local government and people to build a "civilized, friendly, and modern Hanoi" in the future.

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