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After being chosen to host the second US – North Korea summit on February 27-28, Hanoi has been quickly embellishing streets, and the city seems to get a facelift just after a short period of time. Trang Tien street in downtown Hanoi becomes more colorful and brighter with flowers and flags. Photo: Minh Tuan National flags of North Korea, Vietnam and the United States of America are hung on poles, with a symbol of friendship and peace below. Photo: Minh Tuan In front of the Opera House. Photo: Minh Tuan Around the Hoan Kiem lake. Photo: Minh Tuan In front of the Ly Thai To monument. Photo: Minh Tuan Flags are everywhere in downtown Hanoi. Photo: Minh Tuan The summit, which will takes place on February 27-28, comes at a time Hanoi commemorates the 20th year of the "City for Peace" title. Photo: Minh Tuan Final touches given to the Government Guesthouse, which is believe to be the venue of the summit. Photo: Minh Tuan A … [Read more...] about Photo gallery – Hanoi gets facelift ahead of Trump-Kim summit – Hanoi Times

Despite cold weather and light rain, Hanoi warmed up last weekend with the 2018 International Food Festival, which offered signature dishes from countries across the world and from all regions of Vietnam as well as cultural performances.   This was the fifth annual cultural – charity fund-raising event, hosted by the Service Department for Diplomatic Corps under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreign embassies in Hanoi, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), provincial departments of foreign affairs, and local businesses showcased and sold their typical foods, beverages and souvenirs at more than 130 booths. From early morning, foreign ambassadors joined the “Master Chef” competition, experiencing how to make summer rolls to the South Vietnam style. The festival is a chance for nationals to exchange culture and enhance mutual understanding as well as to promote Vietnam’s tourism to international visitors through embassies and foreign cultural centers. … [Read more...] about Photo gallery – A lively world food tour in Hanoi – Hanoi Times

On September 18, US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink celebrated the 2018 Mid-Autumn Festival with children at the Children with Disabilities school in Soc Son district, Hanoi. Ambassador Kritenbrink joined nearly 100 children at the Children with Disabilities school in Soc Son district to make moon cakes and masks to celebrate the 2018 Mid-Autumn Festival. According to the ambassador, this is the first time he attends a children's event as US Ambassador to Vietnam. “Through the 2018 Mid-Autumn Festival at the Children with Disabilities school in Soc Son district, Hanoi, I would like to express my appreciation for the traditional culture as well as the love for children in Vietnam,” the ambassador emphasized. On this occasion, US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink gave gifts to the teachers and students of the Children with Disabilities school. Vietnam is the country with many beautiful festivals. There are hundreds of festivals each year. Besides the Tet … [Read more...] about Photo gallery – US Ambassador to Vietnam makes first moon cake with children – Hanoi Times

Thousands of people have spent their weekend day collecting garbage around Hanoi in an event named "World Cleanup Day" along with millions of volunteers in 150 countries across the globe. Conceived 10 years ago in Estonia as part of the Let’s Do It! World movement, "World Cleanup Day" harnesses the power of everyday people — 4% of the global population — to work towards one goal: a clean and healthy planet. The event was organized on September 15 by Keep Hanoi Clean (KHC), a social enterprise founded in 2016 by James Joseph Kendall — a long-term American resident of Hanoi, who was concerned about the levels of trash in and around his neighbourhood. KHC kicked off when James rallied a group of friends to clean up an area where trash was dumped in and around a storm water canal.   “KHC joined this event because we wanted to show our solidarity with global citizens committed to a sustainable planet,” said Douglas Snyder, General Director of … [Read more...] about Photo gallery – Zoom in “World Cleanup Day” in Hanoi – Hanoi Times

Thousands of people have spent their weekend day collecting garbage around Hanoi in an event named "Keep Hanoi Clean". The event marked the beginning of the European Climate Diplomacy Week in Vietnam, which is jointly held by the EU delegation in Vietnam and other European embassies, with the aim of raising awareness on environmental protection and climate change. According to Bruno Angelet, EU Ambassador to Vietnam, the activity is a worldwide one. In 156 countries including Vietnam on September 15, people join efforts to clean up their cities, in an event named “World Cleanup Day”. The event initially started in Estonia, where in 2008 some 50,000 volunteers were mobilized on one day to collect 10,000 tons of garbage just in five hours. Since then, the activity has spread to all over the world. “Today, together with the Vietnamese friends, we want to clean up Hanoi”, Ambassador Bruno Angelet said at the event, which is carried out in 15 sites across the city. … [Read more...] about Photo gallery – Zoom in a day to “Keep Hanoi Clean” – Hanoi Times