4 Oct 2010

Hanoi lights up on the eve of its 1,000 year celebrations

Hanoi celebrates its 1,000 year anniversary with a multitude of various activities from October 1 - 10. On the night of September 30, people flocked to the city’s centre in anticipation of the grand celebration, enjoying the magnificently decorated scenery and festive atmosphere around Hoan Kiem Lake.
The area around Hoan Kiem Lake was packed with onlookers


A music show near the lake attracted an audience of thousands


Parents took their kids into the street


Picture perfect


Tortoise Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake is all lit up


The Huc Bridge


Preparation work for the main stage of the opening ceremony was being finished


Dien Bien Phu Street is one of the most decorated in the city
Trang Tien Street


People eagerly anticipate the celebrations

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