The festival, organized by the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations (HAUFO) and the Hanoi Vietnam-US Friendship Association, showcased various activities. These included an exhibition and a painting competition with the theme “Peace-Friendship,” a food festival, cultural and art performances, and a book gift program to support the Community Book Library at Hanoi Book Street.
In his address at the opening ceremony, Dinh Hong Phong, President of the Vietnam-US Friendship Association in Hanoi, emphasized the significant achievements of the Vietnam-US relationship, which has experienced both challenges and success in economic, political, security, and people-to-people ties. Phong also highlighted Hanoi’s commitment to cooperation with US localities through various engagements such as city leader meetings, business forums, and exchanges.
Phong expressed his confidence that the multifaceted cooperation between the two countries, with the support of both governments and their peoples, as well as the involvement of the Vietnamese capital, will continue to yield positive results in line with the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and the US.
In response, US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper acknowledged the expansion of the Vietnam-US relations across various aspects, with a particular emphasis on the significant role of educational cooperation in bringing the people of the two countries closer. Knapper expressed his pride in the cooperation between educational institutions and schools in Hanoi and American localities, and expressed the hope for further achievements in such collaboration in the future.
Vietnam Military History Museum receives Fatherland Protection Order
NDO – The Vietnam Military History Museum held a ceremony in Hanoi on July 15 to celebrate its 60th anniversary (1956-2016) and receive the Fatherland Protection Order, first class.
Ancient house in Ma May
NDO – Ma May, a rare quarter that still retains several old houses, has created one of the characteristics of Hanoi. Hanoi’s streets are becoming increasingly crowded and traditional features can sometimes be hidden behind modern life. But if one takes the time to relax and look around, the ancient features begin to reveal themselves.
Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
NDO – In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.
Book festival “Hanoi – City for Peace” opens
NDO – The Hanoi book festival with the theme “Hanoi – City for Peace” opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on October 2, as part of activities to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2019).
Russian Film Week opens in Hanoi
NDO – Russian film-lovers in Hanoi will have a chance to enjoy the country’s well-known films with free entrance from December 9 to 13 during the “Russian film week in Hanoi”.
