Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Plaza opens
VOV.VN -After years of discussion a walking plaza, free of insidious motorbikes and rude drivers, around Hoan Kim Lake is finally in the preliminary stages of becoming a reality.
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The streets surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake will now close to traffic from 7:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. during the summer and 6:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. during the winter on Fridays through Sundays. |
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A ceremony celebrating the birth of the walking plaza on September 1 attracts the participation of many. |
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Finally, people will be able to relax while taking a stroll around the city centre and enjoy themselves. |
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Maybe some young couples will have some time for romance now that they no longer have to keep their eyes peeled on the roadway and sidewalks to avoid getting run over. |
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Young people rollerblading at the ceremony, something that could never have been done safely before. |
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Some play folkgames now that they don’t have to face death by vehicle at every turn. |
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Others jump for joy now that the motorbikes and smell of exhaust fumes are gone. |
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While still others play tug of the war. |
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And O an quan (Mandarin Square Capturing). |
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Foreigners play folk games. |
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Free Wi-Fi is available. |
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Street artist performs on Dinh Tien Hoang Street. |
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Musicians perform at Ngoc Son Temple. |
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