Exhibition opens to celebrate Hanoi's 67th liberation anniversary
The Hanoi Library, in collaboration with the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, has been hosting an exhibition of books and publications to mark the 67th anniversary of the capital city's liberation from the French (October 10, 1954 - 2021).
Hanoi Library is hosting an exhibition of books and publications to mark the 67th anniversary of the capital city's liberation from the French. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) 🔯– The Hanoi Library, in collaboration with the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, is hosting an exhibition of books and publications to mark the 67th anniversary of the capital city's liberation from the French (October 10, 1954 - 2021).
The exhibition, which is being held virtually, features the history, civilisation, and glorious heroic tradition of the city as well as the outstanding achievements of Hanoi. It helps the public have a better understanding of the historical and cultural traditions, the thousand-year-old heroic city, the prospects and achievements of Hanoi capital.
The exhibition focuses on five main contents including the leadership of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh in the resistance war against the French colonialists; Hanoi and the day the nation launched its resistance against the French; the Vietnamese people's resistance war against the French; Hanoi capital – the glorious liberation day; Hanoi - The capital of a thousand years of civilisation and heroes and the City for Peace.
The Liberation Day (October 10, 1954) has become a milestone in the history of the construction and development of the capital and the country. It marked a turning point for the city and opened a new period of development in the history of Thang Long - Dong Do - Hanoi.
The winners of the Hanoi Reading Culture Ambassador Contest were announced on the same day. It aims to inspire and spread the passion for reading at schools and in the community.
ܫ The contest has attracted 22,705 written entries and 417 videos from students of 293 schools in the city.
The winners of the Reading Culture Ambassador contest receive awards.(Photo: VNA)
Tran Van Ha, Director of the Hanoi Library, said that many of the entries were rich in content and forms, reflecting their understanding, passion for reading and calling for the community to read books.
The Organising Board has selected 10 collectives and 20 individuals to award and submit entries to the final round of the national "Reading Culture Ambassador" contest.
The education and training division of Thanh Tri and Hai Ba Trung Districts won the first collective prize.
🌜 Three individual first prizes were presented to eleventh grader Vu Thuy Hien from Xuan Phuong High School in Nam Tu Liem district; seventh-grader Nguyen The Hieu from Trung Hoa Junior High School in Cau Giay district and five grader Hoang Gia Vinh from Ai Mo B Primary School in Long Bien district./.
The Thao & Van Hoa (Sports and Culture) daily of the Vietnam News Agency announced 11 nominations for the 14th “Bui Xuan Phai: For Love of Hanoi” Awards.
Various activities are being held to celebrate the 67th anniversary of the capital city's liberation from French colonialists (October 10, 1954 - 2021).
An online exhibition featuring works of art and graphics on Hanoi themed “Memories of Hanoi” will open on October 8 as part of activities to celebrate the 67th anniversary of Capital Liberation Day.
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The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
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For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
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This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
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