Hanoi to light up Sword Lake
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(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi lawmakers have given the go-ahead for installing a lighting system at the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) and decorating it at a cost of 113 billion VND (4.9 million USD). It was one of five public works approved by the People's Council at a meeting on Monday.
 The Turtle Tower in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi glitters at night. (Photo: Shutterstock/Dany Tran) |
The lights and beautification of the lake are expected to provide a fillip to tourism.
Last year the 1,452-meter embankment along the lake was upgraded with dark green concrete slabs and its walking paths were paved with granite.
Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake, which spreads 12 hectares, is named for the legend of a golden turtle god showing up at the lake to take back a sword it had given King Le Loi in the 15th century to help fight invaders.
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