France's Eiffel Tower becomes shiny when it is re-created in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
The colourful lanterns created by artisans from the Republic of Korea (Photo: VNA)
A lantern in the shape of Namsan Tower in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (Photo: VNA)
The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Photo: VNA)
About 50,000 sq.m of ground is used for displaying the lanterns (Photo: VNA)
Forty giant lanterns are divided into different zones (Photo: VNA)
Vietnam's One-Pillar Pagoda (Photo: VNA)
Lanterns at the festival are about 10 - 30 metres high (Photo: VNA)
The festival also features booths selling goods, souvenirs and food; Vietnamese-Korean culture exchange area; kids’ games area; and stages for entertainment activities (Photo: VNA)
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Organisers expect 30,000-50,000 visitors to the event (Photo: VNA)
The festival takes place from December 3 to January 22 (Photo: VNA)
The Giant Lantern Festival has been held in many countries around the globe (Photo: VNA)
The colourful lanterns have become a magnet for visitors on these days (Photo: VNA)
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Giant lanterns light up Hanoi at night
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.