Ha Noi marks 1,000 years since the city's foundation with 10 days of celebrations, which include a series of cultural and arts festivals held in the capital throughout next week.  | A fireworks show above Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake yesterday entertained revelers as Ha Noi began festivities to celebrate 1,000 years since the city's foundation. The celebrations will continue until October 10. — VNS Photos Truong Vi |
|  | Russian children take part in a song and dance performance. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Tung |
|  | 1,000 pigeons were released in the city centre yesterday to celebrate Ha Noi's birthday. —VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sang |
|  | Revelers look at fireworks. — VNS Photo Truong Vi |
|  | A glass clock presented to the people of Ha Noi by the mayor of Bern city in Switzeland. The clock can be seen at a flower garden by Hoan Kiem Lake. — VNA/VNS Photo Phuong Hoa |
|  | Song and dance shows were held at several stages around Hoan Kiem Lake. — VNA/VNS Photo Phuong Hoa |
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