Happy Birthday to Hanoi

Thap Rua (Turtle tower) in Hoan Kiem Lake, an iconic image of the capital Thang Long-Hanoi, on the opening day of the grand anniversary Every corner in Hanoi is buzzing with birthday party vibrations as “The Grand Anniversary of Thang Long- Hanoi” celebrates from Oct 1 to 10. The Saigon Times Daily’s photo-journalist Kinh Luan describes this special event through his lens. People at Hoan Kiem Lake see the fireworks and light displays A foreigner shares his shots with a monk at Ly Thai To Flower Garden A visitor inspects pottery vases at the opening day of an exhibition of artifacts about Hanoi’s 1,000 years on Saturday at the Thang Long Royal Citadel, 9 Hoang Dieu