Flag-hoisting ceremony marks 80th anniversary of August Revolution victory
The August Revolution of 1945 was a defining milestone in the nation’s history, opening a new era – that of national independence associated with socialism.
The honour guard march in review past the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. (File photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)𝔉 – Crowds of people gathered in front of President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on the morning of August 19 to witness the national flag-hoisting ceremony that marked 80 years since the victory of the August Revolution in 1945.
The August Revolution of 1945 was a defining milestone in the nation’s history, opening a new era – that of national independence associated with socialism. From slavery, the Vietnamese people rose to become masters of their country and their destiny. Eight decades on, Vietnam has overcome numerous challenges to emerge as a nation with growing strength, deepening international integration, and an increasingly recognised role and reputation on the global stage.
The flag-raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square (Photo: VNA)
The flag-raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square is a national ritual. Since May 19, 2001, it has been performed daily at sunrise, regardless of weather conditions.
Proposed as a tribute to the country’s great leader, the ritual was approved by the Government in 2001, coinciding with the 111th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birth. As a solemn national tradition, the ceremony draws citizens and international visitors alike, particularly during national holidays and major anniversaries./.
The victory of the August Revolution was not only a great turning point that ended the colonial–feudal regime, but also a revolution for humanity, for the right to life, the right to freedom, and the right to pursue happiness. It marked the beginning of a new era: the era of national independence closely linked with socialism.
A Cuban journalist has expressed his admiration for Vietnam, a nation with a millennia-old history, marked by the struggles of its people for independence and freedom after centuries of resisting foreign invasions, from Japanese fascists and French colonialists to American imperialists.
The August Revolution of 1945 was the result of the clear-sighted leadership of the Indochinese Communist Party and leader Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh, as well as the unity, determination and sacrifices of the Vietnamese people. It opened a new chapter in the nation’s history: “National independence associated with socialism”, a resounding victory of historical and global significance in the 20th century.
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Taking place over 19 days, the exhibition was a highlight of celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day. It not only reviewed milestones of the past eight decades but also inspired patriotism, national pride, and aspirations for sustainable growth and integration.
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Over the past eight decades, the Vietnam News Agency has proved its irreplaceable role as both the loyal and powerful voice of the Vietnamese Party and State, and as a national media organisation with superior capabilities and innovation to meet the requirements of the digital media era, said President of the Venezuela-based Latin America multinational broadcaster teleSUR Patricia Villegas.
As a state news agency and a primary source of information for the media, the VNA has played an essential role in providing and disseminating news on the people, events, politics, economy, policies, progress, and development of Vietnam and Cambodia to domestic and international audiences.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) stands as Vietnam’s key media organisation, extending its influence beyond national borders to become a strategic source of accurate information about Vietnam, stated Norland Rosendo González, Director of Cuba’s National News Agency (ACN).
The Vietnam News Agency, with its network of 30 overseas bureaus located in most key regions around the world, serves as an important link connecting overseas Vietnamese with their homeland.
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