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Hanoi seeks support from UNESCO in restoration of Kinh Thien Palace

Hanoi asked for continued support from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre (WHC) for a project to restore Kinh Thien Palace in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi, which was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.

Party Chief and President Nguyen Phu Trong plants trees, takes a walk at Thang Long royal citadel

On the morning of February 17, Party General Secretary and State President Nguyen Phu Trong offered incense in commemoration of late Vietnamese Kings, heroes, martyrs 

Party, State officials offer incense at Thang Long Royal Citadel

Officials of the Party, the State and Hanoi burned incense to commemorate national ancestors at the Thang Long Royal Citadel on January 28 or the fourth day of the first lunar month.

Citadel to glow with Tet atmosphere

Thang Long Royal Citadel will be decorated brilliantly to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) with flowers, lanterns, conical hats and calligraphic works as a spring festival will run from January 18 until February 2.

Monsoon Music Festival to return this November

The Monsoon Music Festival 2019, Vietnam’s largest music event, is scheduled to be held at the Thang Long Royal Citadel in Hanoi on November 1-9, featuring a lineup of Vietnamese and international artists.

Thang Long Royal Citadel explored through woodblocks

 VietNamNet Bridge – King Gia Long from Phu Xuan (now Hue) royal city found that Thang Long Citadel was too big, so he issued an order to build a new, smaller one in 1805. 

Kinh Thien Palace excavation results announced

The excavation of Kinh Thien Palace in 2016 continues to demonstrate the variety and complexity of the relics within the main area of the palace, as well as contributes to clarifying the enormous values of Viet Nam’s world heritage,

Archeological findings reveal Chu Dau pottery’s historical value

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Chu Dau pottery of Hai Duong province was first created in the 13th century and flourished until the 17th century before it waned in popularity.

First “Memory of Hanoi” event planned for next month

The first “Memory of Hanoi” event, to be held at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long from December 30, 2015 – January 4, 2016, will bring back to life the images and culture of the ancient capital city.

International music fest reaches to the stars

 VietNamNet Bridge – Leading Vietnamese and foreign performers will gather at the Monsoon Music Festival, the first-ever "Made in Viet Nam" international music festival.

The legislative building is friendly with Thang Long Imperial Citadel?

"The National Assembly building is friendly with the Thang Long Imperial Citadel," the deputy director of the management unit for the NA’s House project, has said in response to complaints about possible damage to the citadel, a World Heritage Site.

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Students criticized for standing in “SEX” shape in front of ancient citadel

 VietNamNet Bridge – A group of 40 future bachelors of the Hanoi Banking Academy stood in “SEX” shape in front of Thang Long Royal Citadel relic to have pictures taken, which has raised a wave of public protest.