The streets around Hoan Kiem Lake have been decorated with colourful banners and billboards on SEA Games 31.

A senior citizen takes photos of Saola – the mascot of SEA Games 31, on a panel installed by Hoan Kiem Lake.

Youngsters take a group photo in front of a panel on SEA Games 31.

Information on SEA Games 31 is also posted in English language on LED screens at trade centres to help foreigners get updated on the Games.

The city is also installing clusters of 2-sided, 3-sided and 4-sided billboards at roundabouts in the downtown area.

The traffic police force is standing ready to ensure traffic safety during SEA Games 31.

Electric cars for tourists have also been embellished with the logo, banner and mascot of SEA Games 31 in order to draw visitors’ interest and attention.

A large poster promoting the 31st SEA Games has been installed in front of the headquarters the Hanoi Municipal People’s Committee.

The image of Saola – the official mascot of the 31st SEA Games, as placed at the Temple of Literature’s area.

Set to take place from May 12-23, the 31st SEA Games is the largest sporting event in Southeast Asia. It provides a great opportunity to promote the image, land, people and tourism of Vietnam, and of the capital Hanoi in particular, to international friends.

You may also like

Painting contest held for buffaloes joining ploughing festival in Ha Nam

A buffalo painting contest for the Doi Son Tich Dien (ploughing) Festivalwas held on February 10, or the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam.

Pho Hien folk cultural festival kicks off in Hung Yen

The Pho Hien Folk Cultural Festival opened in the northern province of Hung Yen on April 21.

Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21

The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.

Ha Long Carnival opens in Quang Ninh

The Ha Long Carnival, a highlight of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh tourism week 2019, opened in Bai Chay and Hon Gai tourism area in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 28.

Tam Chuc Pagoda – Ancient beauty amidst majestic scenery

Covering 5,100 ha, Tam Chuc complex is a perfect combination of ancient beauty and the mighty of the immense mountain.