The highlight of the event will be a photo exhibition (from September 24-28 at 45 Trang Tien St) on Hanoi’s thousand years through the eyes of international friends, with a collection of Hanoi’s Old Quarter by Philipe Chaplain, Chairman of France’s Heritage League.

Other activities will include tree planting at Hoa Binh Park, a running tournament for peace, a music festival of Vietnam-China friendship, as well as other music performances.

Last but not least will be a ceremony to review 10 years of the “Hanoi - your rendezvous” contest and exchanges with winners at the Hanoi Opera House on October 7.