The 1000th spring of Thang Long-Hanoi

A large spring festival has taken place around the Hoan Kiem Lake in the capital city of Hanoi on Feb. 20, raising the curtain for a series of festivities to welcome the 1,000 anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi. Photo: Hoang Ha.

Girls in traditional “Ao Dai”

Music show on spring theme

Celebrating at the foot of Ly Thai To King’s statute

Thang Long drum performance

Five tigers dancing to welcome the year of Tiger

Marching to welcome 1000-year old capital

Sport dancing

Wushu performance of Thuy Linh and Tra Mi

Releaseing ballon balls at Hoan Kiem Lake.