Leading the parade is a float carrying Vietnam’s National Emblem, inspired by the “rowing” motif of the Dong Son bronze drum, a symbol of great national solidarity. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Leading the parade is a float carrying Vietnam’s National Emblem, inspired by the “rowing” motif of the Dong Son bronze drum, a symbol of great national solidarity. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The ceremonial convoy carrying the portrait of President Ho Chi Minh enters Ba Dinh Square. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The ceremonial convoy carrying the portrait of President Ho Chi Minh enters Ba Dinh Square. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
An aircraft of the Vietnam People’s Air Force soars above Ba Dinh Square. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
An aircraft of the Vietnam People’s Air Force soars above Ba Dinh Square. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The first light of dawn at Ba Dinh Square on September 2 (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The first light of dawn at Ba Dinh Square on September 2 (Photo: VietnamPlus)
In the jubilant spirit of the Independence Day, the entire nation gathers to honour a glorious chapter of its history. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
In the jubilant spirit of the Independence Day, the entire nation gathers to honour a glorious chapter of its history. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
A young soldier’s beaming face besides the national flag (Photo: VietnamPlus)
A young soldier’s beaming face besides the national flag (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Firefighters participate in the celebration. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Firefighters participate in the celebration. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The triumph of the August Revolution and the foundation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam stand as an immortal epic, and a glowing symbol of patriotism and the power of great solidarity. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The triumph of the August Revolution and the foundation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam stand as an immortal epic, and a glowing symbol of patriotism and the power of great solidarity. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The spirit of the August Revolution and National Day is forever the pride and driver for the whole nation to carry forward the eternal aspiration for independence, freedom, and happiness. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The spirit of the August Revolution and National Day is forever the pride and driver for the whole nation to carry forward the eternal aspiration for independence, freedom, and happiness. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
War veterans fill the grandstands, with their eyes following the grand parade commemorating 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
War veterans fill the grandstands, with their eyes following the grand parade commemorating 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Waves of red flags sweep across Ba Dinh Square, demonstrating the national pride on the National Day. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Waves of red flags sweep across Ba Dinh Square, demonstrating the national pride on the National Day. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The country is marching into a new era – that of the nation’s rise. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The country is marching into a new era – that of the nation’s rise. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The female military band and the ground force officers advance toward the square. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The female military band and the ground force officers advance toward the square. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Soldiers take strong and confident steps on Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh once proclaimed national independence to the world. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Soldiers take strong and confident steps on Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh once proclaimed national independence to the world. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The artillery vehicles of the Vietnam People’s Army rumble across the square. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The artillery vehicles of the Vietnam People’s Army rumble across the square. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Artillery vehicles traverse Ba Dinh Square. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Artillery vehicles traverse Ba Dinh Square. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The parade formations recreate and affirm the monumental scale and great significance of the August Revolution, which led to the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The parade formations recreate and affirm the monumental scale and great significance of the August Revolution, which led to the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
From the historic campaigns of Route 9 – Southern Laos, Quang Tri, and Central Highlands to the Ho Chi Minh Campaign, Vietnam’s tanks made tremendous triumphs, continuing to write glorious chapters in the nation’s pride-worthy history. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
From the historic campaigns of Route 9 – Southern Laos, Quang Tri, and Central Highlands to the Ho Chi Minh Campaign, Vietnam’s tanks made tremendous triumphs, continuing to write glorious chapters in the nation’s pride-worthy history. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Eighty years on since the August Revolution, Vietnam has gone through countless challenges. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Eighty years on since the August Revolution, Vietnam has gone through countless challenges. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Specialised vehicles of the People’s Public Security Force join the parade. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Specialised vehicles of the People’s Public Security Force join the parade. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Vietnam has transcended its identity as a heroic nation of wartime to become a symbol of powerful aspirations for peace and development. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Vietnam has transcended its identity as a heroic nation of wartime to become a symbol of powerful aspirations for peace and development. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Vietnam now confidently integrates into the world while preserving its distinct characters and courage to advance towards a future of prosperity, strength, and civilisation. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Vietnam now confidently integrates into the world while preserving its distinct characters and courage to advance towards a future of prosperity, strength, and civilisation. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
On the National Day (September 2), more than 100 million Vietnamese hearts turn to Ba Dinh Square, where the Declaration of Independence first rang out 80 years ago. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
On the National Day (September 2), more than 100 million Vietnamese hearts turn to Ba Dinh Square, where the Declaration of Independence first rang out 80 years ago. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Each Vietnamese citizen reflects with pride on the nation’s glorious journey while turning eyes toward the future with determination and hope. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Each Vietnamese citizen reflects with pride on the nation’s glorious journey while turning eyes toward the future with determination and hope. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Reflecting on the 80-year arduous yet heroic journey, Party General Secretary To Lam emphasises that no obstacle and no reason could stop Vietnam from marching toward peace, prosperity, and development. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Reflecting on the 80-year arduous yet heroic journey, Party General Secretary To Lam emphasises that no obstacle and no reason could stop Vietnam from marching toward peace, prosperity, and development. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
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Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebration: A symphony at dawn

In the golden light of an autumn dawn, the sound of marching feet echoed across Ba Dinh Square during the National Day celebration like a rhythmic pulse uniting millions of Vietnamese hearts.