The "Cultural Festival for Peace" program kicked off on October 6 at Hoan Kiem Lake, the cultural and historical symbol of the capital, to honour Hanoi's historical traditions and promote the image of a peace-loving capital to all people and tourists. The event is among the activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Capital Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 - 2024) and 25 years of Hanoi's UNESCO "City for Peace" designation. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh participated in the festival's opening ceremony. Source: Vietnam News Agency
