Hanoi music gala celebrates 20 years since award of “City for Peace” title
VOV.VN - The Vietnam-Russia Cultural Friendship Palace in Hanoi hosted a music gala on July 9 aimed at commemorating 20 years since the capital city was officially recognised as a “City for Peace” by UNESCO.
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| The event was organised by Hanoi Radio Television. |
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| Those in attendance at the gala include both Party and State leaders, in addition to delegates from both at home and abroad. |
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| To Quang Phan, general director of Hanoi Radio Television, says the capital is honoured by UNESCO’s recognition as a “City for Peace” on July 16, 1999. In being awarded the title Hanoi became the only city in the Asia-Pacific region to receive such an honour. |
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| Singer Ngoc Khue takes to the stage to perform “Nho Ve Hanoi”, Remember Hanoi, by composer Hoang Hiep. |
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| Those gathered in the audience had the chance to listen to stories about the capital through songs. |
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| Khanh Ly performs “Hanoi 12 mua hoa”, 12 flower seasons in Hanoi. |
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| Artist Thanh Hoa joins together with singer Ngoc Khue to perform “Mua Xuan Lang Lua Lang Hoa”, Flower Villages in Spring. |
