Among the thousands of visitors to the National Achievements Exhibition titled “80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness,” some of the most special guests are Vietnamese war veterans.
A grand ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day of Vietnam (September 2) took place at Hanoi’s historic Ba Dinh Square on the morning of September 2.
A grand parade took place at the ceremony celebrating the 80th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day at the historic Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on September 2 morning, stirring deep emotions in the hearts of all Vietnamese people.
Throughout his 30-year journey in search of the path to national salvation, President Ho Chi Minh cherished only one goal: “Freedom for my people, independence for my homeland.” That aspiration became reality on September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square, where he read the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
The Vietnamese Navy hosted a parade of armed forces at sea in Cam Ranh waters, Khanh Hoa province on the morning of September 2, at the same time as the grand celebration and parade in Hanoi to mark the 80th anniversary of National Day.
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2), Palestinian Ambassador Saadi Salama, head of the diplomatic corps in Hanoi, wrote an article reflecting on Vietnam’s 80-year journey of national building and development.
The 80th anniversary parade of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, began with a spectacular aerial display. Over Ba Dinh Square, formations of YAK-130 training aircraft, Su-30MK2 fighters, Casa C-295 and C-212i transport planes, and Mi-171, Mi-17 and Mi-8 helicopters carrying the Party and national flags filled the skies, marking the start of the grand celebration.
The drum performance opened the 80th National Day parade this morning (September 2) at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi.
This was not only a historic event but also the crystallisation of a long and arduous struggle. It marked a great turning point that transformed the Vietnamese people from a status of slavery into the masters of their own country.
A press centre was inaugurated in Hanoi on August 26 as part of activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - 2025) and the National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2025).
Every National Day on September 2, the bright red of the national flag can be seen across streets, from flags flying high to decorative items, creating a sacred and proud atmosphere. This year, the “red flag with golden star” has even spread into the world of fashion and accessories – especially among young people. From handbags and hats to jewellery, the national flag has been reimagined with style, blending fashion with national pride.
The third combined rehearsal for the parade and march marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2) was held on August 13 at the National Military Training Centre 4 in Hanoi.
Vietnam has invited the defence ministers of Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, Cuba, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan to attend the celebration of the 80th National Day anniversary on September 2; and five countries – Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, and Belarus – to send forces to participate in the parade at the National Day celebration.
Describing the exhibition as a large-scaled, content-rich, and unprecedented event with high requirements and limited preparation time, PM Pham Minh Chinh urged all ministries, sectors, and localities to participate with the highest sense of responsibility, ensuring the exhibition is inclusive, objective, truthful, feasible, and impactful.
The system will be connected with multiple transaction kinds in the future, he said, adding the capital city approved the adoption of the multi-model e-ticket system using IT service leasing.
President Ho Chi Minh was an exemplary communist, living a life of benevolence. An extraordinary national hero, he dedicated his entire life to the struggle for the Vietnamese nation and its people.
The Vietnam homepage of tech giant Google features a fluttering Vietnamese national flag in honour of the 79th anniversary of the country’s National Day (September 2).
