Hanoi has planned a host of activities to celebrate the 70th anniversaryof August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), withthe highlight being a grand meeting and parade at Ba Dinh Square.

At a press conference in Hanoi on July 28, To Van Dong, Director ofthe municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said the city isworking around the clock to prepare for the celebrations.

About 10,000 local people will march in the parade at Ba Dinh Squareon September 2 morning, he said, adding that large screens will beinstalled at various locations in the city for the public to watch thelive broadcast of the parade.

Concerts and sportsactivities will also be held at Ly Thai To Park, August RevolutionSquare and in front of My Dinh National Stadium to mark the day.

Other events include a workshop on Hanoi, its tradition and prospectsfor development, a knowledge contest on the August Revolution andNational Day, an exhibition on war items at the ancient Imperial Citadelof Thang Long, a bicycle race around Hoan Kiem Lake and free filmscreening for the public.

Fireworks will be set offat 21:00pm on September 2 at five spots around the city, including HoanKiem Lake, Thong Nhat Park, Van Quan Lake, My Dinh National Stadium andWest Lake, to celebrate the National Day.-VNA