Moments of 70 years of 'Hanoi in me'

80 photos and documentary films recording historical moments, memorable milestones and brilliant achievements of Hanoi after 70 years of liberation are displayed at the photo exhibition "Hanoi in me" in the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam.

The 19th Hanoi in Me Photo Exhibition - 2024 is divided into 3 parts. Part 1: Hanoi - Heroic Capital; Part 2: Hanoi on the road to innovation; Part 3: Hanoi breaks through today.

Part 1: Hanoi - Heroic Capital is a collection of documentary images recording the heroic years and historical milestones of Hanoi from the time of the liberation of the capital on October 10, 1954 to 1975.

The exhibition includes works recording the moment on October 10, 1954, when tens of thousands of Hanoians took to the streets to welcome the victorious army to liberate the capital; the atmosphere of Hanoi's army and people competing in labor production, building socialism in the North and supporting human and material resources for the South with the spirit of "All for the frontline", "All to defeat the American invaders".

The exhibition also displays images of 12 days and nights of fire and smoke (from December 18 to December 29, 1972), when the army and people of Hanoi caused the "super B-52 flying fortress" to fail for the first time in history and the US Air Force suffered heavy losses, creating the historic victory of Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air.

In part 2: Hanoi on the road to innovation are works focusing on the period from 1975 - 2008 (the time before the expansion of the administrative boundaries of the Capital according to Resolution No. 15/2008/NQ-QH12 of the 12th National Assembly).

In part 3 of Hanoi's breakthrough today is the image of the Capital Hanoi - Cultured - Civilized - Modern today with the appearance of outstanding development in urban infrastructure through high-rise skyscrapers, spacious new urban areas, key traffic projects (Nhat Tan bridge, Nhon - Hanoi Railway Station urban railway)...

On October 10, 1954, tens of thousands of Hanoi people took to the streets to welcome the victorious army that liberated the capital.

The troops of the People's Army of Vietnam entered from the city gates to take over the capital.

Vice Chairman of Hanoi Military Commission - Tran Duy Hung returned from Viet Bac to take over the Capital.

Rally to celebrate the liberation of the South and national reunification at August Revolution Square, 1975. Photo: Huu Nen.

President Ho Chi Minh viewed the model of the Hanoi Capital Construction Planning, November 16, 1959.

Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Tran Duy Hung visited and encouraged workers of Tran Hung Dao Mechanical Factory (1967). Photo: Trinh Hai.

Panoramic view of Hoan Kiem Lake in 1976. Photo: Van Phuc

Thong Nhat Park in 1976. Photo: Van Phuc

Renovating Bay Mau Lake into Thong Nhat Park in 1958. Photo: Trinh Hai

During 12 days and nights of fire and smoke (from December 18 to December 29, 1972), the army and people of Hanoi caused the "B-52 Super Fortress to fail for the first time in history and the US Air Force suffered heavy losses, creating the historic victory of "Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air". Prime Minister Pham Van Dong and the missile soldiers protected the capital before the 12 days and nights of Dien Bien Phu in the air. Photo: Trinh Hai.

Dong Xuan Knitting Factory's self-defense forces, together with the army and people of the capital, shot down five US aircraft on April 16, 1972. Photo: VNA.