Hanoi’s authorities are attempting to raise swans on newly-dredged Hoan Kiem Lake. According to the Hanoi Sewerage and Drainage Limited Company, both black and white swans have been brought to the lake after the lake cleanup was finished. Hanoi has imported swans from Belgium for Hoan Kiem Lake Vo Tien Hung, general director of the company, said that the swans were imported from Belgium and expected to adapt to Vietnamese climate. “If the pilot breeding is successful and supported by the public, we will import more swans for the lake,” Hung added. Hung noted that this idea has been supported by experts from Vietnam Society for Biology. Professor Nguyen Lan Dung, chairman of the society, said that many countries have swans on their lakes and it would help beautify Hoan Kiem Lake. Dung believed the lake could host up to 50-100 swans. “Belgian swans can adapt well to hot and cold weather, so they can live in Hanoi. However, I am worried that they would … [Read more...] about Hanoi raises swans on Hoan Kiem Lake
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Hoan Kiem Lake cleanup almost finished
The dredging of Hoan Kiem Lake has been almost finished and is expected to finish ahead of schedule. Hanoi has also planned to use water from nearby wells to pour into the lake. While Hanoi is experiencing bone-chilling cold, hundreds of workers from Hanoi Sewerage and Drainage Limited Company have been focusing on the cleanup of Hoan Kiem Lake, aiming to complete the work before schedule on February 7. The dredge of Hoan Kiem Lake almost finished To date, around 97% of the lake’s mud has been dredged, equal to 57,000 cubic metres. The mud will be transported to the dumping ground in Yen My Commune, Thanh Tri District According to the company, three to four months after being dredged, the company will take the lake’s water samples to test. Redoxy - 3C products will also be used to treat the water. The underground water around the lake area is quite good, so the company plans to use the water from nearby wells to pump into Hoan Kiem Lake. The project which costs an … [Read more...] about Hoan Kiem Lake cleanup almost finished
Street festival around Hoan Kiem lake
The event which was held by Hanoi city Department of Culture and Sports in coordination with the Centre for Preservation and Development of Vietnamese Stage Arts attracted many Vietnamese and international tourists. It drew the participation of 5,000 artists and audiences, who joined seven performance groups featuring folk arts, trade villages, the elderly, the youth, contemporary arts, and sports. Following are photos about the festival:Parade around Hoan Kiem Lake, Ly Thai To Square, Ba Kieu Temple, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, Artists participated in folk performancesApricot flower performanceAn ancient wedding was reinstated (Photo source: hanoimoi.com.vn) Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Street festival around Hoan Kiem lake
Hanoi plants red maple trees around Hoan Kiem Lake
Following the greening up of the streets of Nguyen Chi Thanh and Tran Duy Hung, Hanoi has planted nearly 100 red maple trees around the Hoan Kiem Lake area on a pilot basis. Hanoians can now see hundreds of red maple trees planted around Hoan Kiem Lake. Earlier, the city planted more than 100 red maple trees along the streets of Nguyen Chi Thanh and Tran Duy Hung. With favourable weather conditions, these maple trees have grown rapidly. These first maple tree plantations are expected to be replicated on a large scale throughout the city if they can adapt to the climate of Hanoi. Red maple trees are grown in Japan, Canada, and many European nations. Bright green, young and tender leaves are springing from the maple trees around Hoan Kiem Lake. Hanoians hope that the red maple trees can adapt to Hanoi’s climate and become a highlight of the area around Hoan Kiem Lake. In temperate nations, come … [Read more...] about Hanoi plants red maple trees around Hoan Kiem Lake
Hanoi releases algae to revive Hoan Kiem Lake
The State-owned Hanoi Sewage and Drainage One Member Limited Company said it has released green algae into Hoan Kiem Lake to revive the unique green colour of the lake. Tanks containing green algae, which are being released into Hoan Kiem Lake to revive its iconic green colour.-VNA/VNS Photo Manh Khanh Specifically, the company has released 22 tanks of original green algae into the lake. Each tank contained 100 litres of water with green algae. The water with green algae was pumped out of the lake before it was dredged at the end of last year. It was preserved in the laboratory for rapid growth before being released into the natural environment. Some scientists said the process would help revive the lake’s typical green colour. Early this year, the company conducted the dredging of Hoan Kiem Lake. Thousands of cubic metres of muddy water were pumped out of the lake, but the water lost its iconic green colour at some places. Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the country’s … [Read more...] about Hanoi releases algae to revive Hoan Kiem Lake