65 years have gone since Hanoi was liberated from the French. The capital city has changed in more ways than one. Let’s take a glance at the glorious victory through a series of photos below.
The first flag salute ceremony at Cot Co stadium on October 10, 1954 (Photo: VNA)
(Photo: VNA)
(Photo: VNA)
Major General Vuong Thua Vu on the podium at the first flag salute ceremony to celebrate Hanoi’s victory on October 10, 1954 (Photo: VNA)
The victory military troops march into the capital city on liberation day on October 10, 1954 (Photo: VNA)
(Photo: VNA)
(Photo: VNA)
Thousands of Hanoians go down the streets to welcome the victory military troops (Photo: VNA)
(Photo: VNA)
Hanoians decorate the streets to prepare for the day when the Vietnamese army took over the capital city from French colonialists in 1954 (Photo: VNA)
The day of October 10, 1954 became a historical milestone of the capital city (Photo: VNA)
Children go down the street to greet the victory troops (Photo: VNA)
Hanoians are filled with joy as they warmly the victory troops (Photo: VNA)
Photos and documents capturing the glorious moments of Hanoi’s celebrations of Liberation Day on October 10, 1954 are on display at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in downtown Hanoi.
The vibrancy and distinctive features of Hanoi’s craft streets and villages are being reflected at a photo exhibition entitled “Hanoi in me” which opened at the Temple of Literature on October 9.
Hanoi's liberation from French colonialists on October 10, 1954 was a milestone in the capital city's development path as well as the national defence history.
The 10th of October has been an unforgettable day for Hanoians since the capital city was liberated 64 years ago, following years of war against the French colonialists.
During the past 74 years, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Vietnamese People’s Army has successfully fulfilled all tasks and defeated all foreign invaders.
A series of activities marking the 44th anniversary of the Liberation Day (April 30) and the 133rd May Day (May 1) kicked off at the Centre for Thang Long Heritage Conversation in Hanoi on April 25.
The Hanoi Department of Culture and Sport has planned several decoration activities to give a facelift to the capital city on its upcoming 65th anniversary of Liberation Day (October 10).
