The Hanoitimes - Thang Long Opera Hotel is only few minute walk from Hanoi Opera House and Hoan Kiem lake. This is one of the most highly rated hotels in Hanoi capital. Thang Long Opera Hotel, formerly known as Thuy Tien Hotel, was built and put into operation on the occasion of 40th anniversary of the capital's Liberation Day (October 10th 1994). This 3-star international hotel has 71 rooms equipped with full of facilities as well as experienced and dynamic staff. The facade of Thang Long Opera hotel Since November 9th 2004, Thuy Tien hotel’s ownership has been transferred to to Hanoi Tourism Corporation. In May 2006, the hotel was renamed Thang Long Opera hotel. The entire Thang Long Opera hotel looks like a limewashed building, standing humbly at the beginning of Tong Dan street and has been an integral part of this neighborhood for a long time. Looking from the outside, the doorways with curve balcony evoked ancient French architectural … [Read more...] about Thang Long Opera Hotel – luxurious in simplicity
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Special symphony honours Thang Long – Hanoi
(CPV) - the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra, to honor the national spirit on the occasion of the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi Festival, held a performance on June 10-11 at the Hanoi Opera House. The program introduced three works include the song Dragon Shape Raises, a concerto Thang Long for the violin, and poetic symphony Thang Long Spirit. These are all by three musicians who have made important contributions to the development of Vietnamese music. Famous violinist Le Hoai Nam also performs in this program. Dragon Shape Raises, completed last May by composer Do Hong Quan, describes the special events in Hanoi since the establishment of the Red River Delta land until the present. The concerto Thang Long by musician Dam Linh has many new ideas such as impromptu, narrative and modern harmony language. Whereas, Thang Long Spirit by the young musician, Tran Manh Hung, has a unique echo of the elegant and gentlemanly capital. Furthermore, on June 13, an expected 10,000 people will … [Read more...] about Special symphony honours Thang Long – Hanoi
Meeting to mark the 1,000 years of Thang Long – Hanoi to be held at Ba Dinh Square
The program is held by the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the State President, the Government, the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) and Hanoi City. As planned, on October 9, leaders of the Party, State, VFF, Hanoi City, ministries, as well as central and provincial agencies will visit President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and pay tribute to the martyrs and heroes at the martyr statute. At 8a.m on October 10, the meeting and the parade will open. After State President Nguyen Minh Triet delivers a speech, 1,000 doves, together with balloons will be let out into the sky. Ten helicopters will fly overhead, flying the Party flag, the Vietnam national flag and a red silk banner with the letters "1,000 years of Thang Long - Hanoi". After that part of the event, roughly 10,000 people will join the parade, going through Hung Vuong, Le Hong Phong, Trang Thi and Trang Tien Streets, the Hanoi Opera House and the August Revolution Square. The program will be broadcasted live on radio and … [Read more...] about Meeting to mark the 1,000 years of Thang Long – Hanoi to be held at Ba Dinh Square
Two big art events toward 1,000 years of Thang Long – Hanoi
These activities are part of a series of events to welcome the anniversary of 1,000 years of Thang Long - Hanoi. The exhibition has displayed 34 photos about Vietnam's cultural and historical scenery. In spite of being a foreigner, Les Horvat has deep knowledge about Vietnam's landscapes and historical sites. The performance by Eleanor Clapham was very special because the artist is the only foreigner singing Vietnam's traditional music, Cheo and Tuong, in the Hanoi Opera House. … [Read more...] about Two big art events toward 1,000 years of Thang Long – Hanoi
Decorative lighting to welcome the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi
The streets will be decorated according to the theme of the civilized 1,000th year of Hanoi, including Nguyen Thai Hoc, Kim Ma, Thanh Nien, Hue, Hang Bai, Ba Trieu, Ngo Quyen, Tran Khat Chan, Dai Co Viet and Xa Dan Streets. Especially, Trang Tien, Trang Thi and Dien Bien Phu Streets have to focus on decorating key landmarks. In the afternoon of July 29, the Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee, Nguyen The Thao, asked the municipal Department of Construction to supplement the quantity and density of lighting so that the central city is lighter and brighter and more diversified in decorative models during the giant celebration of the 1,000 year anniversary of Thang Long - Hanoi. The surrounding area of Hoan Kiem Lake, the headquarters of the Municipal Party Committee, the Municipal People's Committee, Ly Thai To garden, Ba Dinh political center area, Hanoi Friendship Cultural Palace, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) area, and My Dinh National Stadium are concentrated … [Read more...] about Decorative lighting to welcome the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi