Gov’t leader’s instructions relating to key programs of the capital’s grand anniversary

21/08/2010 | 17:17:00

VGP - Standing Deputy PM Nguyễn Sinh Hùng recently urged relevant bodies to pay special attention to preparing for three most important programs of the 1,000th founding anniversary of Thăng Long-Hà Nội, namely the opening ceremony (October 1), the meeting and military parade (October 10 morning), and the cultural and art gala (October 10 evening).

The opening ceremony of the 1,000th founding anniversary of Thăng Long-Hà Nội will take place on October 1 morning at the King Lý Thái Tổ Park
He instructed the Hà Nội People’s Committee to closely coordinate with relevant agencies to well organize the 10-day grand anniversary which consists of 30 cultural activities and festivals to solemnly show people’s affection and gratitude to ancestors, and highlight traditional historical and revolutionary values of the Vietnamese nation.

The festive days will be features with performances of international and national orchestras, gastronomy festivals, fashion shows, kite flying festivals, and street festivals.

The cultural and art festival will last some 100 minutes and ends with a 20-30 minute firework display.

The Deputy PM assigned the municipal People’s Committee to host and coordinate with relevant agencies to well organize the grand meeting, and the military parade on October 10 at the Ba Đình Square.

By Ngọc Vân

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