Tens of thousands of hearts beat as one at Ba Dinh Square on a historic autumn morning in Hanoi, awaiting the parade marking the 80th National Day. (Photo: VNA)
Tens of thousands of hearts beat as one at Ba Dinh Square on a historic autumn morning in Hanoi, awaiting the parade marking the 80th National Day. (Photo: VNA)
The atmosphere of pride and anticipation spreads across the capital as people gather for the 80th National Day parade.
The atmosphere of pride and anticipation spreads across the capital as people gather for the 80th National Day parade.
Tens of thousands of hearts beat as one at Ba Dinh Square on a historic autumn morning in Hanoi, awaiting the parade marking the 80th National Day. (Photo: VNA)
Reserved area for veterans to view the September 2 parade at August Revolution Square. (Photo: VNA)
Around 8,000 priority seats are set aside for veterans at the September 2 parade. (Photo: VNA)
Around 8,000 priority seats are set aside for veterans at the September 2 parade. (Photo: VNA)
Citizens in a sea of red flags wait together for the start of the 80th National Day celebrations. (Photo: VNA)
Citizens wait together for the start of the 80th National Day celebrations. (Photo: VNA)
The atmosphere of pride and anticipation spreads across the capital as people gather for the 80th National Day parade. (Photo: VNA)
Citizens wait together for the start of the 80th National Day celebrations. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi unites in pride as tens of thousands gather for 80th National Day parade
From the early hours of September 2, Hanoi’s streets filled with tens of thousands of people carrying red flags with golden stars, converging on Ba Dinh Square to witness the grand parade marking the 80th anniversary of National Day. Veterans, youth and families joined in a solemn yet festive atmosphere, symbolising national unity and the enduring spirit of independence, freedom and development.
