The prolonged, powerful winds caused when super typhoon Yagi or Storm No.3 hit Hanoi on the evening of September 7 toppled many trees, leaving the city's streets in devastation.

Trees on both sides of the road were uprooted and scattered, creating a scene of devastation.

Nearly 10,000 participants are citizens and representatives from various city forces who took part in the rehearsal for the official opening of the “Cultural Festival for Peace”, which will begin at 7 AM on October 6.