October 10, 2010
To mark the 1000th anniversary of Hanoi (historically known as Thang Long), Viet Tan organized a peaceful demonstration in the capital city on the afternoon of October 9, 2010 at the Ly Thai To monument and park. A Viet Tan representative read out a statement declaring: “For the thousand-year love of Thang Long, Vietnamese must face down the Chinese threat.”
Here is a photo exhibit of the events on that day:
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A bustling Hanoi on the morning of October 9, 2010
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Viet Tan members had to be careful to avoid Security Police posted around the park
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Preparing for the public demonstration
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At 12pm, Viet Tan members unfurl their banner: “For the thousand-year love of Thang Long (Hanoi), Vietnamese must face the Chinese threat”
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A Viet Tan member reads a statement calling on all Vietnamese “to assume the responsibility and right to defend the nation’s interests.”
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…..scores of onlookers gather…
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…..members of local and international media were also present….
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Flyers of Viet Tan’s statement were passed out to the audience
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T-shirts and hats were passed out to those wanting to sport their love of Hanoi
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Viet Tan members talking to members of the press and conversing with the crowd
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About 30 minutes later, members of Viet Tan leave the park
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