On the occasion and the 66^th anniversary of the city's Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2020), an exhibition entitled ‘Kinh Do Muon Doi’ (The eternal capital) is organized from 9 until the end of October, 2020 by Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center at Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

Photo: Thanh Tung - Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center

The exhibition features over 100 pictures and documents related to the theme of Thang Long- Hanoi and is divided into three parts of: King Ly Thai To and his decision to move the capital; Thang Long Citadel; and present-day Hanoi capital.

With the first parts, the exhibition introduces an overview of King Ly Cong Uan (974-1028)- an eminent monarch in national history, who made    a determining decision of relocating Dai Viet’s nation capital. Through the items and documents which are on display at the exhibition, visitors have a chance to learn about the heavenly journey of moving the capital from Hoa Lu (in Ninh Binh) to Dai La (Thang Long- Hanoi).

The second part showcases pictures and documents on the ups and downs of the capital through different dynasties; its achievements, and the beauty of Thang Long Imperial Citadel under the Tran and Le dynasties.

“Hanoi Capital” is the final theme of the exhibition. Visiting the historical displaying, Hanoians would understand more about their homeland through over thousand years of development. After the successful August Revolution in 1945, Hanoi was chosen by President Ho Chi Minh and the first National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam as the Capital of the  independent Vietnam.

Photo: Thanh Tung - Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center

From 1946 to 1947, Hanoi was the scene of the battles in the resistance war against French colonialism. In 1954, the vanguards of the Capital Corps liberated the capital. From this time, Hanoi and the North became the main rearguard to support the South to fight and liberate this area as well as unify the whole nation.

In 1972, Hanoi spent 12 days and nights fighting the air raids of the US Air Force. ‘The victory of Dien Bien Phu in the air’ has made a milestone in the anti-American war. In 1975, Hanoi and the whole country had rejoiced in the joy of reunification. Since 1976, Hanoi has been the Capital of the independent and unified Socialist Republic of Vietnam.