Hien Luong Bridge spans across Ben Hai River, which divided North and South Vietnam during the American War (Photo: VNA) It is only 178m long but it took 21 years for Vietnamese people from the North and the South to be united (Photo: VNA) It is only 178m long but it took 21 years for Vietnamese people from the North and the South to be united (Photo: VNA) The national flag pole represents a symbol of independence and freedom and is a legend from the devastating war (Photo: VNA) The national flag pole represents a symbol of independence and freedom and is a legend from the devastating war (Photo: VNA) Hien Luong-Ben Hai historical relic site
A flag-raising ceremony is held on April 30 every year in the central province of Quang Tri to mark National Reunification Day.