The event, part of celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10), highlighted achievements recorded by the capital city in its renewal process, as well as people’s better living conditions.

The exhibits focused on the city’s urbanization as well as the peaceful life in suburban areas. They also featured traditional festivals and beautiful, friendly and smart Hanoians.

Dang Dinh An, Chairman of the Hanoi Art Photography Association, said this was the first time such big photo exhibition on Hanoi is organized which coves a wide range of areas, from politics to society and culture.

Visitors to the event had a chance to look at a Hanoi decades ago, and the modern city after the war-torn period.

Some photos at the exhibition: