Many overseas visitors felt happy and extremely lucky to be in Hanoifor its millennium anniversary, both those who have lived in Hanoifor many years as well as newcomers to the city.
ThePalestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama, who has been working andliving in Hanoi for years, said he felt lucky to have theopportunity to witness Thang Long-Hanoi’s anniversary.
Hanoi, in his eyes, has a unique beauty, with peaceful scenes, shady streetsand small rivers, especially Long Bien Bridge and the city’ssmall residential enclaves. “These sweet memories of Hanoi willalways remain in my heart, ” he said.
The beauty ofthe 1,000 year-old city has been captured in his photos. Six of themwere showcased at a recent exhibition on Hanoi through the eyes ofinternational friends, held by the Vietnam Union of FriendshipOrganisations in late September.
The newly-appointedChilean Ambassador Fernando Urrutia, who has been in office in Hanoifor only two months, said he felt privileged to witness Hanoi ’s1,000 th birthday.
“I am so happy to live and work in Hanoi , it is so rich in culture.”
Having arrived in Hanoi several days before their 10 th weddinganniversary, Linda and Robert Plummer from Australia had specialfeelings about Hanoi .
“I love the dynamic, bustling lifein Hanoi and am very happy to be a part of the city’s most importantanniversary,” said Robert, adding that he and his wife will spend mostof their time in Vietnam exploring Hanoi .
Mr.and Mrs. Jeff Hurley, from the UK , decided to return to Vietnam forHanoi ’s millennium celebrations as they were very impressed byVietnam and its people when they visited two years ago.
“While in Hanoi , we will visit the Thang Long royal citadel, aUNESCO recognised cultural heritage, to learn more about the city,”said Mr Hurley./.
ThePalestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama, who has been working andliving in Hanoi for years, said he felt lucky to have theopportunity to witness Thang Long-Hanoi’s anniversary.
Hanoi, in his eyes, has a unique beauty, with peaceful scenes, shady streetsand small rivers, especially Long Bien Bridge and the city’ssmall residential enclaves. “These sweet memories of Hanoi willalways remain in my heart, ” he said.
The beauty ofthe 1,000 year-old city has been captured in his photos. Six of themwere showcased at a recent exhibition on Hanoi through the eyes ofinternational friends, held by the Vietnam Union of FriendshipOrganisations in late September.
The newly-appointedChilean Ambassador Fernando Urrutia, who has been in office in Hanoifor only two months, said he felt privileged to witness Hanoi ’s1,000 th birthday.
“I am so happy to live and work in Hanoi , it is so rich in culture.”
Having arrived in Hanoi several days before their 10 th weddinganniversary, Linda and Robert Plummer from Australia had specialfeelings about Hanoi .
“I love the dynamic, bustling lifein Hanoi and am very happy to be a part of the city’s most importantanniversary,” said Robert, adding that he and his wife will spend mostof their time in Vietnam exploring Hanoi .
Mr.and Mrs. Jeff Hurley, from the UK , decided to return to Vietnam forHanoi ’s millennium celebrations as they were very impressed byVietnam and its people when they visited two years ago.
“While in Hanoi , we will visit the Thang Long royal citadel, aUNESCO recognised cultural heritage, to learn more about the city,”said Mr Hurley./.
