Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Pham Quang Nghi unveiled a plate entitled, “Project in celebration of Thang Long-Hanoi millennium anniversary” on the wall of the intellectuals’ palace in Hanoi on October 4.

Located on an area of 6,668 sq.m. in Cau Giay district, the palace includes two buildings, one of three stories and one of 15 stories.

Inaugurating the palace contributes to solving a shortage of headquarters for research institutes and associations and facilitates intellectuals and artists to make more contributions to the capital city’s development, said Phi Thai Binh, Deputy Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee.

Also, as part of celebrations of the Thang Long-Hanoi millennium, an exhibition of more than 250 calligraphic paintings opened at the Temple of Literature , honouring the long-lasting culture and talent of Thang Long-Hanoi people.

Nearly 50 nationwide calligraphers aging from 25-90 showed their works in various ways and on different materials such as paper, wood, bronze, ceramics and even flowers.

The works focus on Thang Long-Hanoi, education and landscapes of Thang Long-Hanoi.

Along with the exhibition, a calligraphy festival presents visitors with calligraphy writing performances and extracts of historians’ stories./.