Nguyễn Chí Thanh Street in Hà Nội is decked out in flags to prepare for the 13th National Party Congress. — VNS Photo Trương Vị

HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội has been decorated with national flags, flowers, banners and posters to mark the 13th National Party Congress.

One of the most important events in the country, the 13th National Party Congress will take place from January 25 to February 2.

A large panel is placed on Trần Duy Hưng Street in Hà Nội, welcoming the upcoming National Party Congress. — VNS Photo Trương Vị

According to vice-chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Chử Xuân Dũng, decorations and preparations for the event are complete in all districts, major locations, streets, and at the headquarters of centrally-run and Hà Nội agencies.

National flags are also seen flying on buildings and houses in the city from January 15 to February 14.

The city has also completed the lighting decoration on 11 roads and installed architectural lights to decorate the overpass on Ring Road 3.

A decoration is placed in front of the National Convention Centre where the 13th National Party Congress is organised. — VNS Photo Trương Vị

Before, during, and after the congress, thousands of officers and soldiers will be deployed to ensure security and safety. The city has assigned the Department of Information and Communications to receive the registration of domestic and international media reporters at the 13th Congress Press Centre.

A signboard and flags are readied at the National Convention Centre in Hà Nội where the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Việt Nam takes place from January 25 to February 2. — VNS Photo Trương Vị

In addition, the Hà Nội Department of Health has prepared conditions for medical assurance and COVID-19 pandemic prevention by measuring the body temperature of delegates and preparing first aid duty and mobile emergency teams.

In addition, the Hà Nội Department of Culture and Sports plans to hold 85 music shows to celebrate the 13th National Party Congress, the 91st founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam (February 3), and approaching Tết (Lunar New Year holiday).

A special music show is scheduled for February 2 at Mỹ Đình National Stadium to celebrate the congress, which is expected to be attended by 15,000 people.

Decorations have been set up nationwide to celebrate the important political event.

The sailors of Navy Zone 2 Command in Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu Province set up banners and decorations to celebrate the upcoming 13th National Congress. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Đức

The 13th National Party Congress will take place at the National Convention Centre in Hà Nội from January 25 to February 2, with the attendance of 1,587 delegates.  VNS