Giant lanterns light up Hanoi at night

10:12, 07/12/2016

Hanoi has been lit up with colourful gian lanterns in the shapes of many world wonders at night. The lantern festival is taking place in Gamuda City, a residential area in Hoang Mai District.

Hanoi has been lit up with colourful gian lanterns in the shapes of many world wonders at night. The lantern festival is taking place in Gamuda City, a residential area in Hoang Mai District.

France's Eiffel Tower ​becomes shiny when it is re-created in Hanoi.

 

The colourful lanterns created by artisans from the Republic of Korea.
The colourful lanterns created by artisans from the Republic of Korea.

 

About 50,000 sq.m of ground ​is used for displaying the lanterns
About 50,000 sq.m of ground ​is used for displaying the lanterns

 

Forty giant lanterns ​are divided into different zones (Photo: VNA)
Forty giant lanterns ​are divided into different zones.

 

The festival also features booths selling goods, souvenirs and food; Vietnamese-Korean culture exchange area; kids’ games area; and stages for entertainment activities
The festival also features booths selling goods, souvenirs and food; Vietnamese-Korean culture exchange area; kids’ games area; and stages for entertainment activities

 

Vietnam's One-Pillar Pagoda (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam's One-Pillar Pagoda.
Organisers expect 30,000-50,000 visitors to the event
Organisers expect 30,000-50,000 visitors to the event

 (Source: VNA)