Hanoi readies for 13th National Party Congress

The capital Hanoi has been decked out in flags, banners, and panels in celebration of the upcoming 13th National Party Congress.
Hanoi readies for 13th National Party Congress ảnh 1The National Convention Centre is decorated to welcome the 13th National Party Congress (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) - The capital Hanoi has been decked out in flags,banners, and panels in celebration of the upcoming 13th NationalParty Congress.

Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Chu Xuan Dung said thatas of January 19, decorations for the event had been basically completedin districts, communes, and townships, including along major streets and the headquartersof centrally-run and Hanoi agencies.

Agencies, units, hospitals, schools and households were asked to fly the nationalflag from January 15 to February 14. Lights have been installed on 11 streetsand an overpass on Belt Road 3.

Flowers and plants were also arranged in major areas.

Before, during, and after the Congress, Hanoi has been deploying thousands of officers and soldiers from Hanoi Public Security and the municipal High Commandto ensure security and safety.

Hanoi readies for 13th National Party Congress ảnh 2A street in Hanoi is decorated in preparation for the 13th National Party Congress (Photo: VNA)

The municipal Health Department is spraying disinfectant inside and outside ofMy Dinh National Stadium and outlining COVID-19 prevention and control plans atdifferent levels.

The municipal Department of Culture and Sports plans to hold 85 musicshows to celebrate the event, the 91st founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and the Lunar New Year 2021.

A special music show is scheduled for February 2 at My Dinh NationalStadium to celebrate the success of the Congress, with around people 15,000 taking part./.

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