Phung Hung mural street hosts reenactment of Hanoi Liberation Day
Thursday, 17:27, 10/10/2019
VOV.VN - A special event to reenact the scenes of victorious soldiers returning triumphantly to liberate the capital city after years of occupation by French colonialists took place on Phung Hung mural street in Hanoi on October 10.
The reenactment is one of a range of activities being held to mark the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day, which first took place on October 10, 1954. |
Scenes of soldiers returning to a warm welcome from Hanoi’s residents were recreated. |
A young soldier waving to his relatives is one of the iconic images from 65 years ago. |
Members of the public come out to greet the Liberation Army as they enter the capital. |
A young solider is reunited with his relatives, an emotional scene for many viewers. |
Hanoians hold flowers and proudly wave the Vietnamese flags to welcome the arrival of the Liberation Army. |
Residents of Phung Hung street also enjoyed taking part in the festive atmosphere. |
Historian Duong Trung Quoc shares some of the unforgettable memories from the historic day 65 years ago. |