Hoan Kiem Lake hosts Ribbon of Memories from 8 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 00:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi will host the Ribbon of Memories installation from 8 October to 2 December 2026. The temporary project combines an elevated walkway, lighting and mirror frames beside one of the Vietnamese capital's best-known public spaces.
Ribbon of Memories opens beside Hoan Kiem Lake on 8 October
The Hoan Kiem Ward administration is decorating the area around the lake with the installation. The project will be on display from 8 October through 2 December 2026, giving residents and visitors a new place to explore and photograph.
The centrepiece is a scenic elevated walkway set among the lakeside paths. Lighting and mirror frames form part of the same installation, which is being created with private funding. The ward administration has linked the project to Hanoi's Liberation Day anniversary on 10 October 2026 and Vietnam Culture Day on 24 November.
The installation is an open public-space project rather than a separate indoor attraction. Its stated purpose is to create new viewpoints across the lake and to improve the quality of the surrounding public area. The published display dates place the opening inside the current October travel period.
New viewpoints meet Hoan Kiem Lake's historic landscape
The installation is being built in the gardens and pedestrian paths along the western shore, beside Le Thai To Street and southwest of Turtle Tower. That location puts the temporary walkway directly alongside the lake rather than at a separate festival venue.
The lake is a freshwater landmark in central Hanoi, with Turtle Tower on a small island near its centre. The tower and the surrounding water are associated with the legend of the returned sword, while nearby Ngoc Son Temple adds another historic reference point to the lakeside setting.
For travellers, the connection between the new structure and the setting is practical as well as visual. The mirrors and elevated path will change how visitors see the western shore, while the lake, Turtle Tower and the surrounding pedestrian area remain the fixed reference points. Background on the lake and Turtle Tower describes the historic relationship between the water and Hanoi's central landmarks.
The temporary walkway will leave the lakeside unchanged
The project is designed to be temporary. After the display ends on 2 December 2026, the installations will be dismantled and the lakeside area restored to its original condition, according to the Hoan Kiem Ward administration.
The planned removal distinguishes the project from a permanent bridge or new building. It also gives the event a clearly defined visiting period: the walkway, lighting and mirror frames are scheduled to be present between 8 October and 2 December 2026. A report on the temporary viewing bridge places the work along the western lakeside paths and identifies the ward administration as the decorating authority.
Visiting Hoan Kiem Lake: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Ribbon of Memories is scheduled for 8 October to 2 December 2026 beside Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi.
- The temporary installation is intended as an open space for sightseeing, exploring and photography, with an elevated walkway, lighting and mirror frames.
- The installation is located in the gardens and pedestrian paths along the western shore, beside Le Thai To Street and southwest of Turtle Tower.
- The lake setting includes pedestrian paths, an elevated route and mirror structures, so visitors will encounter a walking-based outdoor installation rather than an indoor exhibition.
- 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.
Searching for Hoan Kiem Lake on social platforms
These links open searches for Hoan Kiem Lake on each platform.
Frequently asked questions about Hoan Kiem Lake
When does the Ribbon of Memories take place at Hoan Kiem Lake?
The installation is scheduled for 8 October to 2 December 2026. It will be placed beside the lake's western shore in Hanoi.
What is the Ribbon of Memories at Hoan Kiem Lake?
It is a temporary art installation combining an elevated walkway with lighting and mirror frames. The project is intended to create new viewpoints and a public space for sightseeing and photography.
Where is Hoan Kiem Lake and how do you get there?
Hoan Kiem Lake is in central Hanoi, with the installation along Le Thai To Street on the western shore, southwest of Turtle Tower. The site is reached through the surrounding pedestrian paths.
