Hanoi decides not to set off fireworks on October 10

On the afternoon of September 24, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai chaired a meeting of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee to listen to reports and give opinions on activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Day of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024).

At the conference, the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee listened to a representative of the Party Committee of the City People's Committee report on the implementation and preparation of commemorative activities, especially the proposal to adjust the events appropriately in the context of the whole country focusing on supporting people suffering from damage caused by storms and floods.

The Standing Committee of the Hanoi Party Committee met to give opinions on activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Capital Liberation Day (Photo: Anh Son).

At the Conference, the Standing Committee of the Hanoi Party Committee agreed to adjust the scope of activities, with many opinions suggesting a complete stop to fireworks displays.

The Standing Committee of the City Party Committee then decided to stop fireworks displays in all 30 districts, towns and cities on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Capital Liberation Day as before. Cultural and artistic events continued to be held as planned.

Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai said that this is an action stemming from the solidarity of the people, demonstrating the responsibility of the capital and the spirit of "Hanoi for the whole country, with the whole country".

Previously, Hanoi City planned to organize fireworks displays at 30 locations and 31 locations. Of which, there will be 1 location for high-altitude fireworks combined with low-altitude fireworks and pyrotechnics, 8 locations for high-altitude fireworks combined with low-altitude fireworks, and 22 locations for low-altitude fireworks.

After that, the Capital Command proposed that Hanoi City only organize fireworks displays at 1 location and 2 locations in Hoan Kiem district from 9:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on October 10.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/xa-hoi/ha-noi-quyet-dinh-khong-ban-phao-hoa-dip-1010-20240924184251221.htm