In Pictures: Experiencing Hanoi in the subsidy period at “Truc Bac Night” programme

Hanoi Municipal Department of Tourism and the Ba Dinh District People's Committee launched the 2024 Hanoi Night Tourism Promotion programme themed “Truc Bach Night" at the Night Food Street space of Dao Ngoc – Ngu Xa on November 29.
The images of the subsidy period were reproduced on stage at Dao Ngoc-Ngu Xa space (Ba Dinh District).
The images of the subsidy period were reproduced on stage at Dao Ngoc-Ngu Xa space (Ba Dinh District).

The space was decorated to recreate a neighbourhood from the subsidy period, featuring electric train carriages, a general store, and more, allowing visitors to relive memories of one of the most distinctive periods in the country's history.

Delegates perform the inauguration ceremony for the Tram Line No.6 tourism product.

Delegates perform the inauguration ceremony for the Tram Line No.6 tourism product.

Hanoi leaders present the Decision to recognise three tourist attractions and two traditional crafts at the event.

Hanoi leaders present the Decision to recognise three tourist attractions and two traditional crafts at the event.

Hanoi’s space has 100-year-old electric poles, public water pumps, neighbourhood bulletin boards, street economy professions from the subsidy period, and old transportation means of Hanoians.

Hanoi’s space has 100-year-old electric poles, public water pumps, neighbourhood bulletin boards, street economy professions from the subsidy period, and old transportation means of Hanoians.

The space features models of ancient houses on Hanoi streets.

The space features models of ancient houses on Hanoi streets.

Tourists participate in activities such as decorating ration stamps from the subsidy period, puzzle games, costume rentals, and themed photo shoots.

Tourists participate in activities such as decorating ration stamps from the subsidy period, puzzle games, costume rentals, and themed photo shoots.

The entire scene is set up to reflect the atmosphere of the subsidy era.

The entire scene is set up to reflect the atmosphere of the subsidy era.

Many children are delighted with the sewing machine and fabric featuring a peacock design.

Many children are delighted with the sewing machine and fabric featuring a peacock design.

Young people enjoy the experience with vintage cameras.

Young people enjoy the experience with vintage cameras.

These items have been closely associated with many capital residents for a long time.

These items have been closely associated with many capital residents for a long time.

The traditional crafts space in Ba Dinh has vendors selling rice cakes, lotus flowers wrapped in leaves, and more.

The traditional crafts space in Ba Dinh has vendors selling rice cakes, lotus flowers wrapped in leaves, and more.

Many locals are excited to visit and experience the Tram Line No.6. – “Hanoi Street Museum”

Many locals are excited to visit and experience the Tram Line No.6. – “Hanoi Street Museum”

The four carriages of the Tram Line each feature a unique theme representing the typical cuisine of Hanoi and Vietnam, such as rice, 'pho' (noodle soup), kitchen-cupboard table, and more. These carriages act as carriers of heritage, creating a "mini-museum" of culture and cuisine.

The four carriages of the Tram Line each feature a unique theme representing the typical cuisine of Hanoi and Vietnam, such as rice, 'pho' (noodle soup), kitchen-cupboard table, and more. These carriages act as carriers of heritage, creating a "mini-museum" of culture and cuisine.

The “Truc Bach Night” programme is not only a place to visit but also evokes memories for many Hanoi residents from the subsidy period.

The “Truc Bach Night” programme is not only a place to visit but also evokes memories for many Hanoi residents from the subsidy period.

NDO/Photo: THE DAI