Painters come out to sit along the lakeside, sketching for customers. People from far away come here on important holidays, and everyone wants to have something to bring home. Models of the city's symbols become ideal check-in spots for tourists from all over, from young men and women to old men and women. Photos of Hanoi past and present are exhibited opposite the statue of King Le, like a sketch of the city's heroic milestones for peace.
Here, the old man with silver hair, wearing a familiar green army uniform, his chest full of medals, is sitting and chatting enthusiastically with some young people, reminiscent of the image of "The old soldier with silver hair / Forever telling the story of Nguyen Phong" (poem by King Tran Nhan Tong).
A group of women in traditional long dresses fluttering in the wind, with all the basic colors: blue, red, yellow, posing, giving hearts like “ten ten” looking so happy. And a group of children in red dresses with yellow stars, wearing adorable white hats, chattering, holding hands, toddling after the graceful young teacher in her white long dress…
And if visitors are lucky and have time to immerse themselves in the memories of Hanoi in the Phung Hung mural street, join the "Stories of Hang Street" tour to learn about the lifestyle of the old Hanoians in the 1930s, or be absorbed in the Cultural Festival for Peace, or be passionate about the Hanoi Ao Dai Festival... then the feeling of Hanoi these days will be more complete.
Recalling 14 years ago. In 2010, the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long - Hanoi was celebrated when the capital was living in unforgettable festivals. The alleys were covered with red flags, the endless flow of people on the streets and many exciting and bustling activities were happening everywhere...
Time flies like an arrow. Is there anything that connects historical moments so many years apart? Is it the eternal vitality of a nation, the solidarity and empathy of the Vietnamese people in historical moments. Sharing a pride in the achievements and looking back to move forward. Although we know that the road ahead is always full of thorns and challenges, with the bravery and heroic history of the nation, nothing is impossible!
