Performances featuring artists from all over the country began throughout Hanoi today to celebrate the 54th anniversary of the capital’s liberation on October 10, 1954.

The opening ceremony for the event was held at Hanoi’s Friendship Culture Palace Thursday morning.

Also marking the city’s liberation day, the Art Exhibition House at 16 Ngo Quyen Street will launch an exhibition tonight, set to run until October 20, while several cinemas around the city will also begin a week of screening films about protecting and building up the country.

Earlier this week, the Hanoi International Fair 2008 kicked off at the Giang Vo Exhibition Center, accompanied by painting exhibitions relating to the capital’s history and future.

Additionally, an exhibition titled Hanoi Emotion is displaying 111 photographs detailing the growth of the capital.

The exhibition is being held at 29 Hang Bai Street, Hoan Kiem District and runs until Sunday.

Source: Tuoi Tre