Children take part in a painting contest themed I Love Ha Noi – The City for Peace at the Ly Thai To Monument Square by Hoan Kiem Lake yesterday morning. Hosted by the Ha Noi Union of Friendship Organisations and the city's Culture, Sports and Tourism Department, the contest was among the activities to mark Ha Noi's 15th year as the City for Peace at the recognition of UNESCO. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Tung