Magnificent Liberation Day decorations in downtown Hanoi

Anh Kiet - Khanh Huy

Oct 04, 2024 / 04:26 PM

Bright red banners and colorful posters on Hanoi's streets lift spirits before Liberation Day.

To mark the 70th anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 - 2024), banners and posters adorn many parts of the downtown Hoan Kiem district, the beating heart of the nation.

The area around Hoan Kiem Lake is colorfully decorated with large billboards and logos. Photos: Khanh Huy/The Hanoi Times

Giant paintings and photographs are exquisitely designed and carefully crafted.

The heroic memories of Liberation Day feel more serene in Hanoi's crisp autumn air.

On the sidewalks around Hoan Kiem Lake, documents and photos of Liberation Day are displayed.

The archives, which emphasize the spirit of "Determined to die for the Fatherland to live", attract the attention of both locals and foreign tourists.

Historical documents have made the area around Hoan Kiem Lake an Instagrammable spot for young people.

Colorful banners are hung around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Bright red banners line the streets of Hanoi.

On this 70th anniversary of Liberation Day, everyone has the chance to reflect on a magnificent historical path and feel even more responsible and proud of Hanoi.

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An event in the spotlight is a photo exhibition that will display documentary photos of Hoan Kiem District from the August Revolution in 1945 to the day the capital was taken by the Vietnamese army on October 10, 1954.

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