An outdoor exhibition spotlighting Hanoi’s historical milestones since 1010 opened at the capital’s Ly Thai To statue near Hoan Kiem Lake on October 3.
Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue (second from left) visits the exhibition (Photo: VNA) An outdoor exhibition spotlighting
Hanoi’s historical milestones since 1010 opened at the capital’s Ly Thai To
statue near Hoan Kiem Lake on October 3.
Featuring 200 photos and documents, it is introducing
visitors to three themes covering different periods of Hanoi’s history.
The first theme gives an insight into the city as an
imperial capital of the feudal dynasties in the past starting from 1010 when
King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu (the northern province of Ninh
Binh) to Thang Long (now Hanoi). It ends with exhibits dating back to 1858 when
the French colonists began its invasion of Vietnam.
The second theme tells the story of the capital between 1858
and 1986, with such milestones as the struggle against the French colonists
(1858 - 1930), the establishment of the first Communist Cell in Hanoi (March
1929), and the fight for independence (1930 - 1945), among others.
The last theme focuses on Hanoi’s reform and development
after the 6th National Party Congress in 1986. In 1999, Hanoi was
among five cities in five continents presented with the title “City for Peace”
by the UNESCO. In 2019, it became a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities
Network.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Director of the municipal
Department of Culture and Sports To Van Dong said the exhibition is an
opportunity for locals and tourists to understand more about the city.
Marking the 1,010th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi, the
event remains open to the public until October 15./.