Hanoi Drenched in Red for 70th Liberation Anniversary

Hanoi is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 – October 10, 2024), with streets across the city adorned with flags, banners, and flowers. A series of vibrant cultural activities, exhibitions, and historical retrospectives are being held to honor this significant event, spreading awareness of its historical value and importance.

Written by Linh Yang (Local expert)

Updated on Oct 10, 2024

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Table of contents

A Milestone Celebration
Historic Landmarks Come Alive
Highlighted Historical Events
1. Historical Image Exhibition "Hanoi Memories - 70 Years" - Phung Hung Street
2. Opening of the “Cultural Festival for Peace” - Ba Dinh square
3. Immersive tour "Chuyen Pho Hang" - 87 Ma May Street

*Many streets in Hanoi are beautifully decorated with flags and eye-catching propaganda banners*

A Milestone Celebration

The 70th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day marks a pivotal moment in the city's history. On October 10, 1954, Hanoi was officially liberated from French colonial rule. This milestone is now celebrated with citywide events that not only reflect on the city's heroic past but also honor the sacrifices made for its freedom.

*The image of the flag, the dove of peace, and the inscription “70 Years of Hanoi Liberation” stand out prominently at Hoan Kiem Lake*

Streets are filled with festive decorations, and the city has been bathed in red, a symbol of the nation's pride

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Historic Landmarks Come Alive

Throughout the capital, iconic locations are dressed in celebratory colors, offering a unique journey through time. Around Hoan Kiem Lake, one of Hanoi’s most symbolic areas, a reenactment of significant historical moments breathes life into the city’s past.

*Cultural and tourism activities during this anniversary at Hoan Kiem Lake*

Key sites like the ancient city gates, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Long Bien Bridge, and the Hanoi Flag Tower have become centers for these activities.

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*Thang Long Imperial Citadel is the venue for a series of events commemorating the 70th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day*

*The Hanoi Flag Tower stands as a historical witness to the capital's storied past through the years*

*The commemorative logo for the 70th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day is displayed in front of the Hanoi Opera House*

Each location provides an immersive experience for visitors, where history meets modernity, celebrating the enduring spirit of Hanoi.

*The vibrant and excited atmosphere of October 10, 1954, is vividly recreated. (Photo: Phuong Anh/Vietnam+)*

Highlighted Historical Events

1. Historical Image Exhibition "Hanoi Memories - 70 Years" - Phung Hung Street

From October 2 to 13, Phung Hung Mural Street has been transformed into a visual display of Hanoi's historical journey. The exhibition features old photographs, artifacts, and artistic recreations of the city's post-liberation period.

*The exhibition "Hanoi Memories - 70 Years" is held at the Phung Hung Mural Street (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi)*

Local artists and historians have created an immersive setting where visitors can walk through models of Hanoi’s ancient streets, exploring the city’s evolution over the last seven decades.

*Visitors experience the exhibition space "Hanoi Memories - 70 Years" on the opening day*

2. Opening of the “Cultural Festival for Peace” - Ba Dinh square

The “Cultural Festival for Peace,” hosted at Ba Dinh Square, is a centerpiece event, blending traditional and modern performances.

The event is a grand celebration for Hanoi, marking a key highlight in the activities commemorating the 70th anniversary of the capital's Liberation Day and the 25th anniversary of being awarded the title of City for Peace by UNESCO.

*From early morning, thousands of people flocked to Hoan Kiem Lake to watch the parade*

A key highlight of the program is the vivid reenactment of the troops marching into Hanoi during the historic moment of October 10, 1954, when the Vietnamese army took over the capital, marking the end of colonial rule.

*This heroic moment is brought to life through large-scale live performances featuring nearly 1,000 soldiers along with 200 artists and dancers*

3. Immersive tour "Chuyen Pho Hang" - 87 Ma May Street

Located at 87 Ma May Street, the live tour "Chuyen Pho Hang" immerses visitors in the 1930s lifestyle of a middle-class family practicing traditional medicine in Hanoi. In this upcoming tour, visitors will learn about the lifestyle and traditional Eastern medicine practices of the former owner. They can participate in activities like grinding herbs, shaping pills, moxibustion, and herbal steaming, as well as enjoy local dishes.