The last emperor of the last dynasty of Vietnam, Bao Dai, read to a large crowd an edict of abdication and handed over the golden seal and sword symbolysing royal power to the provisional Government in front of the Ngo Mon gate in Hue city on the afternoon of August 30, 1945. (Photo: VNA) 
Ngo Mon gate is a symbol of the former imperial citadel of Hue. The place has witnessed many important events, including the abdication of Bao Dai on August 30, 1975. (Photo: VNA) 
Ngo Mon, one of the most-visited gates of the imperial city (Photo: VNA) 
Ngo Mon gate is a symbol of the former imperial citadel of Hue (Photo: VNA) 
A view of Ngo Mon square (Photo: VNA) 
Thua Thien - Hue people joined to take power on August 23, 1945 (Source: VNA) 
The national flag rises in Ngo Mon's flag pole (Photo: VNA) VNA
