“Thang Long - Ha Noi (TLHN) has been a romantic inspiration for untold poetic & painting works. And the A Millennium of Thang Long - Ha Noi album adds a beautiful picture to this inspiration. An album is a convergence of ideas & images. The articles in the album come from the most quintessential parts of Hanoi. Researchers have cooperated with photographers from Hanoi & the rest of Vietnam. After months of working with passion, the artists & scholars have produced a work of scientific value - a precious present in honour of the great festival to commemorate the millennial founding anniversary of TLHN.” (From Foreword of the Publication)
Contents: 1 - TLHN : Historical stages. 2 - Archaeological excavations in Thang Long Land. 3 - The landscape of TLHN. 4 - Hanoi people. 5 - The polish of Hanoi Capital. 6 - Hanoians' gastronomic arts, costumes & festivals. 7 - Hanoi streets. 8 - Hanoi - a Millennium of civilized culture. 9 - An outline of history of Hanoi foreign relations.