Nguyen Tien Linh, a freelance photographer born and raised in Hanoi, was present at the event to capture those special moments. His photo collection is not only a valuable document but also carries a message of pride and love for the Fatherland. Linh shared: “On a chilly autumn morning in Hanoi, from early morning, crowds of people flocked to the Hoan Kiem Lake area. Women in ao dai, children holding the national flag, all were full of excitement and anticipation.”
The event was bustling with thousands of participants.
The event was bustling with thousands of participants. Tien Linh described: “The parades lined up around Hoan Kiem Lake, excitement mixed with anxiety before the important moment. In particular, the image of the liberation army entering the capital with doctor Tran Duy Hung and general Vuong Thua Vu waving to the people. The soldiers walked in the joy of the people on both sides of the road. The red flag with yellow star fluttering, the fresh flowers and smiles - only then did I see and understand what 'flags and flowers filled the sky' meant. An extremely emotional moment that could make people both cry and laugh at that special image. If it had been on this day 70 years ago, I could not imagine how happy and excited the previous generations would have been!"
The national flag flies high, a symbol of victory and peace on the 70th anniversary of the Capital Liberation.
One of the highlights of the program is the vivid reenactment of the army marching into Hanoi through the city gates during the historic moment of October 10, 1954.
The scene of the parade moved Nguyen Tien Linh when he witnessed the people warmly welcoming the parade. "Wherever the parade went, people on both sides of the road exchanged flowers, shook hands and waved. The bright eyes and bright smiles were filled with pride and deep gratitude for the heroic historical values, and the love and trust in the people who have built the country."
Through his photo series, Nguyen Tien Linh hopes to convey the spirit of national pride to viewers. "I hope that when everyone looks back at these images, they will love their homeland and country even more. And especially, we will all look forward to the upcoming 80th National Day celebration, a great day for the entire nation."
The parade, with careful preparation and discipline, vividly recreated the historical moment.
The parade not only recreated a heroic historical moment but also reminded the people of the capital of the sacredness of the values of peace and freedom. Through each frame, Nguyen Tien Linh captured a beautiful Hanoi, where flags and victorious smiles always live forever in the hearts of the people.
The parade not only recreated a heroic historical moment but also reminded the people of the capital of the sacredness of the values of peace and freedom.
Smiles and pride filled the faces of everyone involved.
Artisans and people perform tangible cultural heritage and folk art forms.
“Cultural Festival for Peace” is an event expected to spread the historical and cultural values of the Capital to the whole country and international friends.
