Series of celebration activities to take place at Hanoi Old Quarter

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954-2024), a series of culthe events has been held in Hoan Kiem District.

The online exhibition with the theme "Dear Citizens of Capital!" lasting until October 31, introduces to the public archival documents and illustrative images of the struggle against the French by Hanoi's army and people from the late 19th century to 1954, many of which are published for the first time. The online 3D exhibition allows viewers to experience Hanoi during the resistance war against the French.

Veterans scan QR code to access the online exhibition Dear Citizens of the Capital. Photo: VNA

The photo exhibition “Hanoi in Me” gathers 70 color and black and white photos taken in the 1960s by 18 artists and journalists known to the public. The one with the most photos displayed (15 photos) is photographer and journalist Trinh Hai, founding member of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists, who turned 92 this year.

The exhibition lasts until October 29 at the walking space around Hoan Kiem Lake.

The exhibition “Memories of Hanoi 70 years” recreating the space of old Hanoi in the Old Quarter during the period of the National Resistance War of Hanoi's army and people until the day of taking over the capital (1947-1954) will take place at Phung Hung mural space, Phung Hung Street from October 2 to October 13.

At the Heritage House 87 Ma May Street, many activities include Exhibition with the theme "Stories of craft streets" from October 4 to December 31; real-life tour with the theme "Stories of craft streets" recreating the daily life of a middle-class Hanoian family working in traditional medicine, the event takes place on October 9.

The Cultural and Artistic Center 22 Hang Buom displays 70 quintessence of bonsai art by the Hanoi Old Quarter Bonsai Club and provides technical guidance and knowledge about the hobby of bonsai of Hanoians past and present, from October 2 to October 12.

The Old Quarter Heritage Information Center (Quan De Temple) 28 Hang Buom Street will display bonsai art by the Hanoi Old Quarter Bonsai Club, from October 5 to October 12.

The photo of Hanoi in old days by photographer Le Bich.

The photo exhibition "Hanoi - The Day of Takeover in 1954" and the screening of the documentary "Memories of Hanoi" will be held at the Ho Guom Cultural Information Center, 2 Le Thai To, from October 9 to October 20.

The heritage villa 46 Hang Bai (49 Tran Hung Dao) will be the venue for the photo exhibition "Hanoi - A Time to Remember" including 86 black and white photos published for the first time by two authors Le Bich and Andy Soloman (British reporters), viewers will clearly feel the transformation of Hanoi during the renovation period, a time to remember, to cherish.

Ahead of the exhibition, Andy Soloman shared: “I fell in love with Hanoi and its people since I first arrived here in 1992. Everywhere I went, I was greeted with great kindness and hospitality, and looking back at my photos from that time, I see them as an important record of life in the city. I hope that Hanoians who visit the exhibition will love them as much as I did, and that they will evoke strong memories and emotions.”

For photographer Le Bich, Hanoi has changed a lot but he does not allow himself to forget the old beauty, the quintessence of Hanoi.

“Over time, I have been making photo collections about the beauty, quintessence and identity of Hanoi. I hope it will be a low note in the song about Hanoi, a beam of afternoon sunlight brightening the ancient beauty of the time-worn temple gates, a yellow chrysanthemum in the flower garden by the lake in autumn, among others so that we love Hanoi more, appreciate what we have today more,” said photographer Le Bich.

The exhibition opens at on October 10 and lasts until October 31.

In addition, a traditional music performance by the Dong Kinh Co Nhac group will take place on October 19 at the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center, 50 Dao Duy Tu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.