Hoan Kiem Lake hosts Ribbon of Memories until 2 December
Published on 10/31/2026 at 13:13 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSTemporary art and future plans
- Hoan Kiem Ward authorities placed Ribbon of Memories beside Hoan Kiem Lake from 8 October to 2 December 2026.
- The walkway stands on Le Thai To Street, southwest of Turtle Tower, with lighting and mirrored frames for visitors.
- Hanoi's 2026 redevelopment proposal links the lake with August Revolution Square, the Opera House and the National Museum of History.
- The proposal covers 30.82 hectares and includes a four-level underground commercial centre.
Hoan Kiem Lake (Ho Guom) in Hanoi is hosting Ribbon of Memories, a temporary art installation scheduled to remain beside the lake from 8 October to 2 December 2026. The open walkway adds lighting, mirrored frames and a new route along the western lakeside promenade in Vietnam's capital.
Ribbon of Memories stays beside Hoan Kiem Lake until 2 December
The Hoan Kiem Ward People's Committee announced the installation on 2 October 2026 as part of decorations around the lake. The project marks the 72nd anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day on 10 October and Vietnam Culture Day on 24 November.
The centrepiece is a landscaped elevated walkway with lighting and artistic mirror frames. Visitors can walk through the installation, view the lakeside landscape from different angles and take photographs. The temporary structure is intended to add an artistic route to an area already used as a pedestrian space.
The announcement places the display along the pavement and lakeside promenade on Le Thai To Street, southwest of Turtle Tower. Display details for Ribbon of Memories give the period as 8 October to 2 December 2026 and identify Hoan Kiem Ward authorities as responsible for the surrounding decoration.
How the temporary walkway fits the lakeside setting
The installation is designed as an open public space rather than a separate enclosed attraction. Its raised path, reflective frames and lighting create views towards the lake while remaining on the promenade beside the water.
That temporary character matters for visitors planning a later trip. The lakeside area is scheduled to return to its previous condition after the display ends, so the structure is not presented as a permanent addition to the landscape. The project is funded through private contributions and does not use the state budget.
The installation also sits within a broader period of change for the centre of Hanoi. The city proposed a redevelopment project on 27 October 2026 covering Hoan Kiem and Cua Nam wards. Hanoi's redevelopment proposal aims to connect the lake with August Revolution Square, the Hanoi Opera House and the Vietnam National Museum of History.
Hanoi links the lake to a wider public-space plan
The proposal submitted by Hanoi's municipal People's Committee envisages expanded public areas, reorganised traffic and new underground facilities. It is scheduled for completion in 2029 and includes a four-level underground commercial centre beneath park and square areas east and north of the lake.
The plan covers about 30.82 hectares for site clearance and has three components, including landscape work around the lake. It remains a development proposal, while Ribbon of Memories is a temporary installation already scheduled for public display. Together, the two announcements show the different time scales affecting this central Hanoi landmark.
Visiting Hoan Kiem Lake: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Ribbon of Memories is scheduled for display from 8 October to 2 December 2026 beside Hoan Kiem Lake.
- The installation is on Le Thai To Street, southwest of Turtle Tower, along the lakeside promenade; visitors can walk through the open walkway and view its lighting and mirrored frames.
- Hoan Kiem Lake is in central Hanoi, and the installation occupies a lakeside pedestrian area rather than an enclosed venue.
- Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam, and the national currency is the dong.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Hoan Kiem Lake
When is Ribbon of Memories at Hoan Kiem Lake?
Ribbon of Memories is scheduled to remain on display from 8 October to 2 December 2026.
Where is the installation beside Hoan Kiem Lake?
It is along Le Thai To Street on the southwestern side of the lake, southwest of Turtle Tower.
What is planned for Hoan Kiem Lake after 2026?
Hanoi's 2026 proposal aims to expand public space, reorganise traffic and connect the lake with nearby cultural landmarks, with completion scheduled for 2029.
