Schedule for the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi
Update: Sep 30, 2010
Thang Long – Hanoi has 1000-year history and is the concentration of country’s quintessence. The 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi (1010 – 2010) is the opportunity to express gratefulness to ancestor’s effort and honour country’s traditional values. This is also the occasion to introduce and enhance image of Hanoi Capital in particular and Viet Nam in general. The 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi will take place in 10 days (from October 1 to 10) with many attractive activities of culture, art and sport.

Time

Event

Place

October 1

8h

The opening of the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi

The park of King Ly Thai To statue (Dinh Tien Hoang Road)

9h30

Art performances

5 stages around Hoan Kiem Lake

14h

The opening of the exhibition named “Art and literature works through different periods”

Viet Nam Exhibition Center for Culture and Arts (2 Hoa Lu Street)

15h

The opening of the exhibition of Hanoi’s art images 

Showrooms at 45 Trang Tien Street

19h30

The opening of the exhibition named “Social and economic achievements of  Viet Nam and Thang Long – Hanoi”

Viet Nam Exhibition and Fair Center (138 Giang Vo Street)

19h30

The opening of historical and revolutionary film week

National Cinema Center (87 Lang Ha Street)

20h

The special art program named “The whole country with Hanoi” (live)

The park of Ba Kieu Temple (Dinh Tien Hoang Road)

20h

Concert named “International integration – faith in the future”

Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien Street)

October 2

8h

Display of typical documents, items, antiques of Thang Long - Hanoi

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long (9 Hoang Dieu and 19 Nguyen Tri Phuong streets)

9h

Introduction of the bookshelf named “1000-year culture of Thang Long”

National Library (31 Trang Thi Street)

14h

Checking and announcing result of science research work at state level named “Researching and promoting natural, economic, social conditions and historical, cultural values of Thang Long – Hanoi for comprehensive development”

Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien Street)

20h

Performance of selected songs composed in honour of Thang Long – Hanoi 

The park of Ba Kieu Temple (Dinh Tien Hoang Road)

20h

The opening of Thang Long international tourism festival

Bao Son Paradise (An Khanh Commune, Hoai Duc District)

October 3

7h

Marathon for the peace

Around Hoan Kiem Lake

20h

The art program named “Thang Long – Hanoi in Ho Chi Minh age”

Hang Day Stadium (10 Trinh Hoai Duc Street)

October 4

8h30

The closing and prize awarding ceremony for the contest named “1000-year culture of heroic Thang Long – Hanoi”

Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien Street)

15h

The opening of the exhibition named “Vietnamese heroes and cultural celebrities”

Revolution Museum (25 Tong Dan Street)

15h30

The opening of the exhibition named ”Famous battles and campaigns in Vietnam’s history”

Viet Nam Military History Museum (28A Dien Bien Phu Street)

17h

The opening of Thang Long – Hanoi calligraphy exhibition and festival

Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (58 Quoc Tu Giam Street)

20h

Announcing and awarding the nationwide press prize about Thang Long - Hanoi

Au Co Art Center (8 Huynh Thuc Khang Street)

20h

Performance of ancient dances

The park of King Ly Thai To statue (Dinh Tien Hoang Road)

October 5

9h

Introduction of art work named “Pottery Road” 

Yen Phu Road

14h

The opening of the exhibition named “Bat Trang Pottery – tradition and modern”

Bat Trang Pottery Village (Bat Trang Commune, Gia Lam District)

14h

The opening of the exhibition named "Hearts with Thang Long – Hanoi”

Friendship Culture Palace (91 Tran Hung Dao Street)

20h

Performance of Vietnamese famous artists

Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien Street)

20h

The art performance named of "Thang Long’s strong impetus and the country’s song”

Hang Day Stadium (10 Trinh Hoai Duc Street)

October 6

8h

The opening of Hanoi kite art festival

Square of My Dinh Stadium (Le Duc Tho Road)

8h

Vietnamese martial art performance named “Thang Long Spirit”

Quan Ngua Sport Palace (55 Doc Ngu Street)

8h30

The opening of Hanoi Museum

Hanoi Museum (Pham Hung Road)

14h

The opening of statues of Ho Chi Minh and Ton Duc Thang

Thong Nhat Park (354 Le Duan Street)

14h

The opening of Hoa Binh Park

Hoa Binh Park (Co Nhue Commune, Tu Liem District)

14h

The opening of exhibition on ancient Thang Long – Hanoi

Hanoi Museum (Pham Hung Road)

14h30

The opening of Kim Dong Theater

Kim Dong Theater (19 Hang Bai Street)

20h

The opening of Hanoi Worker Theater

Hanoi Worker Theater (42 Trang Tien Street)

20h

The opening of Dai Nam Theater

Dai Nam Theater (89 Pho Hue Street)

20h

The opening of Hanoi gastronomy festival

Ho Tay Water Park  (614 Lac Long Quan Road)

October 7

8h

The opening of international conference named “Sustainable development of heroic and cultural capital, the city for peace” 

International Convention Center (11 Le Hong Phong Street)

9h

The closing and prize awarding ceremony for the international contest named “Hanoi – Your Rendezvous”

Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien Street)

20h

Traditional music performance

Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien Street)

October 8

7h

Art and culture programs of Hanoi’s youth

Outdoor stages in the whole city

20h

Exchange program named “Thang Long – spirit of the country”

National Convention Center (Pham Hung Street, Me Tri Commune, Tu Liem District)

20h

Street festival

State Bank Square (49 Ly Thai To Street)

October 9

8h

The opening of Thanh Tri and Vinh Tuy bridges

The southern head of bridges of Thanh Tri and Vinh Tuy

9h30

The opening of Thang Long Boulevard

Intersection of Pham Hung and Tran Duy Hung roads

20h

Performances of international art troupes

Outdoor stages in the whole city

October 10

8h

The 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi

Ba Dinh Square

20h

The art and culture program to celebrate the 1000th birthday of Thang Long - Hanoi

My Dinh Stadium (Le Duc Tho Road)

Thuy Hang (Translated)

TITC