"Cultural Festival for Peace" held in Hanoi

On the morning of October 6, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening ceremony of the "Cultural Festival for Peace" in Hanoi. The event is part of activities celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024) and the 25th anniversary of receiving the UNESCO "City for Peace" title (July 16, 1999 - July 16, 2024).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the "Cultural Festival for Peace". (Photo: VNA)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offers incense at the statue of King Ly Thai To at Ly Thai To flower garden, Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

The masses salute the flag and sing the national anthem, reenacting the first flag-raising ceremony in Hanoi on 10 October 1954. (Photo: VNA)

The masses salute the flag and sing the national anthem, reenacting the first flag-raising ceremony in Hanoi on 10 October 1954. (Photo: VNA)

The Vietnam People's Army band parades at the "Cultural Festival for Peace". (Photo: VNA)

Parade depicting the army's march into Hanoi during the historic moment on October 10, 1954. (Photo: VNA)

Parade depicting the army's march into Hanoi during the historic moment on October 10, 1954. (Photo: VNA)

Art performance at the opening ceremony (Photo: VNA)

A scene from the art performance "Memories of Hanoi" performed by artists in celebration. (Photo: VNA)

The historical reenactment of the "Day of Victory Return" passing through the city gates into Hanoi. (Photo; VNA)

The historical reenactment of the "Day of Victory Return" passing through the city gates into Hanoi. (Photo; VNA)

The historical reenactment of the "Day of Victory Return" passing through the city gates into Hanoi. (Photo; VNA)

A scene from the art performance "Memories of Hanoi" performed by artists in celebration. (Photo: VNA)