![]() 100 domestic and foreign artists to join carnival in celebration of Hanoi’s City for Peace recognition.
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Domestic and foreign artists joined a parade around the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem lake and stopped at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square and Hang Khay – Hang Bai intersection. The carnival included dances and circus performances as well as a showcase of Hanoi’s traditional foods.
On July 13, Hanoi’s leaders and representatives from diplomatic missions and international organizations joined a walk for peace and a street festival with the participation of more than 10,000 artists and people.
On the same day, Hanoi also organized a ceremony to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the capital city’s ‘City for Peace’ title.
An inauguration of a website with theme “Hanoi – Creative City” and the release of pigeons, representing Hanoians’ aspiration for peace were also held on this occasion, Hanoi’s leaders and UNESCO representatives inaugurated the website with theme “Hanoi – Creative City”.
In 1999, Hanoi was honored by the UNESCO with the title during a ceremony held in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. The city remains the only capital in the Asia-Pacific region to receive the recognition.
![]() The carnival included dances and circus performances as well as a showcase of Hanoi’s traditional foods.
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![]() Domestic and foreign artists joined a parade around the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem and stopped at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square and Hang Khay – Hang Bai intersection.
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![]() The event was part of cultural activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hanoi’s recognition as a “City for Peace” by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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![]() 20 years ago, Hanoi was honored by UNESCO with the title during a ceremony held in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. Hanoi remains the only capital in the Asia-Pacific region being conferred the recognition.
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![]() The programme aims to promote the culture and people of Hanoi to international friends as well as boosting the pride of Hanoians for the peaceful city.
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![]() Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn
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![]() Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn
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![]() Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn
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![]() Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn
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![]() Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn
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![]() Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn
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