September 29, 2010

Song: Hanoi- Dinh Manh Ninh

A beautiful song performed by Dinh Manh Ninh
In this video clip, you can see a lot of familiar places in Hanoi

Enjoy!


Schedule for the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi

Schedule for the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi

2010-09-15

Thang Long – Hanoi has 1000-year history and is the concentration of country’s quintessence. The 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi (1010 – 2010) is the opportunity to express gratefulness to ancestor’s effort and honour country’s traditional values. This is also the occasion to introduce and enhance image of Hanoi Capital in particular and Viet Nam in general.

The 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi will take place in 10 days (from October 1 to 10) with many attractive activities of culture, art and sport.

Time Event Place
October 1
8h The opening of the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi The park of King Ly Thai To statue (Dinh Tien Hoang Road)
9h30 Art performances 5 stages around Hoan Kiem Lake
14h The opening of the exhibition named “Art and literature works through different periods” Viet Nam Exhibition Center for Culture and Arts (2 Hoa Lu Street)
15h The opening of the exhibition of Hanoi’s art images Showrooms at 45 Trang Tien Street
19h30 The opening of the exhibition named “Social and economic achievements of Viet Nam and Thang Long – Hanoi” Viet Nam Exhibition and Fair Center (138 Giang Vo Street)
19h30 The opening of historical and revolutionary film week National Cinema Center (87 Lang Ha Street)
20h The special art program named “The whole country with Hanoi” (live) The park of Ba Kieu Temple (Dinh Tien Hoang Road)
20h Concert named “International integration – faith in the future” Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien Street)
October 2
8h Display of typical documents, items, antiques of Thang Long – Hanoi Imperial Citadel of Thang Long (9 Hoang Dieu and 19 Nguyen Tri Phuong streets)
9h Introduction of the bookshelf named “1000-year culture of Thang Long” National Library (31 Trang Thi Street)
14h Checking and announcing result of science research work at state level named “Researching and promoting natural, economic, social conditions and historical, cultural values of Thang Long – Hanoi for comprehensive development” Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien Street)
20h Performance of selected songs composed in honour of Thang Long – Hanoi The park of Ba Kieu Temple (Dinh Tien Hoang Road)
20h The opening of Thang Long international tourism festival Bao Son Paradise (An Khanh Commune, Hoai Duc District)
October 3
7h Marathon for the peace Around Hoan Kiem Lake
20h The art program named “Thang Long – Hanoi in Ho Chi Minh age” Hang Day Stadium (10 Trinh Hoai Duc Street)
October 4
8h30 The closing and prize awarding ceremony for the contest named “1000-year culture of heroic Thang Long – Hanoi” Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien Street)
15h The opening of the exhibition named “Vietnamese heroes and cultural celebrities” Revolution Museum (25 Tong Dan Street)
15h30 The opening of the exhibition named ”Famous battles and campaigns in Vietnam’s history” Viet Nam Military History Museum (28A Dien Bien Phu Street)
17h The opening of Thang Long – Hanoi calligraphy exhibition and festival Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (58 Quoc Tu Giam Street)
20h Announcing and awarding the nationwide press prize about Thang Long – Hanoi Au Co Art Center (8 Huynh Thuc Khang Street)
20h Performance of ancient dances The park of King Ly Thai To statue (Dinh Tien Hoang Road)
October 5
9h Introduction of art work named “Pottery Road” Yen Phu Road
14h The opening of the exhibition named “Bat Trang Pottery – tradition and modern” Bat Trang Pottery Village (Bat Trang Commune, Gia Lam District)
14h The opening of the exhibition named “Hearts with Thang Long – Hanoi” Friendship Culture Palace (91 Tran Hung Dao Street)
20h Performance of Vietnamese famous artists Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien Street)
20h The art performance named of “Thang Long’s strong impetus and the country’s song” Hang Day Stadium (10 Trinh Hoai Duc Street)
October 6
8h The opening of Hanoi kite art festival Square of My Dinh Stadium (Le Duc Tho Road)
8h Vietnamese martial art performance named “Thang Long Spirit” Quan Ngua Sport Palace (55 Doc Ngu Street)
8h30 The opening of Hanoi Museum Hanoi Museum (Pham Hung Road)
14h The opening of statues of Ho Chi Minh and Ton Duc Thang Thong Nhat Park (354 Le Duan Street)
14h The opening of Hoa Binh Park Hoa Binh Park (Co Nhue Commune, Tu Liem District)
14h The opening of exhibition on ancient Thang Long – Hanoi Hanoi Museum (Pham Hung Road)
14h30 The opening of Kim Dong Theater Kim Dong Theater (19 Hang Bai Street)
20h The opening of Hanoi Worker Theater Hanoi Worker Theater (42 Trang Tien Street)
20h The opening of Dai Nam Theater Dai Nam Theater (89 Pho Hue Street)
20h The opening of Hanoi gastronomy festival Ho Tay Water Park (614 Lac Long Quan Road)
October 7
8h The opening of international conference named “Sustainable development of heroic and cultural capital, the city for peace” International Convention Center (11 Le Hong Phong Street)
9h The closing and prize awarding ceremony for the international contest named “Hanoi – Your Rendezvous” Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien Street)
20h Traditional music performance Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien Street)
October 8
7h Art and culture programs of Hanoi’s youth Outdoor stages in the whole city
20h Exchange program named “Thang Long – spirit of the country” National Convention Center (Pham Hung Street, Me Tri Commune, Tu Liem District)
20h Street festival State Bank Square (49 Ly Thai To Street)
October 9
8h The opening of Thanh Tri and Vinh Tuy bridges The southern head of bridges of Thanh Tri and Vinh Tuy
9h30 The opening of Thang Long Boulevard Intersection of Pham Hung and Tran Duy Hung roads
20h Performances of international art troupes Outdoor stages in the whole city
October 10
8h The 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi Ba Dinh Square
20h The art and culture program to celebrate the 1000th birthday of Thang Long – Hanoi My Dinh Stadium (Le Duc Tho Road)

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