Everything is ready for the grand anniversary

September 28, 2010 7:24 PM GMT+7

VGP - The National Steering Committee for the 1,000th anniversary of Thăng Long–Hà Nội yesterday convened its last meeting to review the preparatory work for the event.

The Hoàn Kiếm Lake on the threshold of the 1000th anniversary of Thăng Long-Hà Nội - Photo: VGP
Deputy Chairwoman of the Hà Nội People’s Committee Ngô Thị Thanh Hằng said all preparations for the 10-day celebration have been completed.

The municipal police force has worked with eight provinces bordering the capital city to map out plans to ensure security during the anniversary.

According to the Hà Nội Department of Public Security’s Director Nguyễn Đức Nhanh, 300 traffic policemen will be mobilized to guide the traffic. Local police has also staged anti-terrorism and fire fighting scenarios.

During the 10-day anniversary, over 1,000 reporters, including more than 100 foreign ones will cover the event.

Deputy PM Nguyễn Sinh Hùng underlined the importance of information work to highlight the meaning of the 1,000th anniversary of Thăng Long–Hà Nội.

During the 10-day anniversary, over 1,000 reporters, including more than 100 foreign ones, will cover the event.

By Ngọc Vân

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