Streets painted red with national flags for National Day

On September 2, 1945 at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, declaring to the world the foundation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Ever since, September 2, 1945 has become a glorious landmark in the nation’s history. 

Hanoi and places throughout the country are decorated with national flags, posters, banners and flowers on the day marking that historic moment 73 years ago when Vietnam achieved full independence. 

Offices, schools, hospitals and parks all celebrate National Day in their own special way. 

A father and son explore photos of important national landmarks, including the National Day, outside the Vietnam Military History Museum. 

Tens of thousands of people across the country pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum over the National Day weekend.

A long queue of people line up to pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on Ngoc Ha Street.

Posters to mark the National Day on Nguyen Tri Phuong Street

A floral display carries words of celebration for the 73

rd National Day on Dien Bien Phu Street.

On Phan Dinh Phung Street

National flags are hung on small alleys and

along main streets.

A building on Ba Trieu Street adorned with more than 50 national flags.