The pyrotechnic spectacle isn’t just about dazzling visitors with its vibrant, upbeat atmosphere—it’s also about instilling a deep sense of pride in Hanoi and its rich historical legacy among its citizens.
As per the plans, Hanoi will host a synchronized display of 31 fireworks shows across 30 locations city-wide. This breathtaking extravaganza will commence at 9:30 PM on October 9, 2024, and last for 15 minutes.
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| Fireworks illuminating Hoan Kiem Lake. Photo: Ngoc Tu/The Hanoi Times, capturing the beauty of the moment. |
The main event will take place at My Dinh National Stadium and the Fl racecourse area in Phu Do Ward, Nam Tu Liem District. Here, 800 fireworks will be launched from 24 pyrotechnic racks, painting the night sky with color and wonder.
Additionally, eight other tourist and cultural hotspots will play host to aerial fireworks displays, each featuring 600 pyrotechnic shells. These include iconic destinations such as the Hanoi Moi Newspaper Headquarters, Hanoi Post Office in Hoan Kiem District, Lac Long Quan Flower Garden in Tay Ho District, Coconut Island within Thong Nhat Park (Hai Ba Trung District), Van Quan Lake in Ha Dong District, Son Tay Ancient Citadel in Son Tay Town, Tam Hiep Lake in Thanh Tri District, and the Dong Anh District Sports Center, among others.
Ground-based fireworks displays are also on the agenda for various districts and towns, including the picturesque Ngoc Khanh Lake in Ba Dinh District, Lu Temple Lake in Hoang Mai District, Hoang Cau Lake in Hoang Cau District, and Cau Giay Park, to name a few.
The Hanoi Municipal People’s Committee has entrusted the Hanoi Capital Command with managing this spectacular event. They will coordinate with relevant units and localities to ensure the seamless execution of the fireworks plans, smooth traffic flow at the display sites, and, most importantly, the absolute safety of attendees before, during, and after the celebrations.
The liberation of Hanoi on October 10, 1954, marked a pivotal turning point in history, ushering in a new era of glory for the city once known as Thang Long – Dong Do. This momentous occasion signified the complete emancipation of the capital from colonial rule, and it stands as a testament to the freedom and self-determination that the Vietnamese people now proudly embody. It was the beginning of a new society and the catalyst for the socialist revolution in Vietnam.
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