Hanoi to organise fireworks on 70th anniversary of liberation

Hanoi will organise 30 fireworks displays across various districts, from 9:30 pm to 9:45 pm on October 9, 2024, with 22 low-range shows and eight high and low-range displays, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Capital Liberation Day.
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The main event will feature a high-altitude and low-altitude fireworks show at My Dinh National Stadium in Phu Do Ward, Nam Tu Liem District, comprising 800 fireworks and 24 pyrotechnics, with 480 tubes.

Eight additional locations will host combined high-altitude and low-altitude displays, each featuring 600 fireworks. These locations include: In front of the headquarters of Hanoi Moi newspaper and the Hanoi Post Office (Hoan Kiem District); Lac Long Quan Flower Garden (Tay Ho District); Dua Island, Thong Nhat Park, Le Dai Hanh Ward (Hai Ba Trung District); Van Quan Lake, Van Quan Ward (Ha Dong District); Son Tay Ancient Citadel (Son Tay Town); Project land of the regulating lake, Tam Hiep Commune (Thanh Tri District); Dong Anh District Sports and Physical Training Centre.

The remaining 22 districts will each host low-altitude fireworks displays.

The Hanoi People's Committee stated that the purpose of these displays is to evoke pride, honour the heroic spirit, and highlight the city’s historical significance and revolutionary traditions. These events inspire and motivate the public to continue building a thousand-year-old civilised and heroic capital.

The Committee has requested all involved agencies and units to adhere to the prescribed schedule and ensure absolute safety during the events.

NDO