Giant stands taking shape in Hanoi for National Day celebration

The Hung Vuong Street expansion project has now been nearly fully completed according to design, ensuring quality and meeting the scheduled timeline.

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Launched on June 9, the project includes several large-scale components, including demolishing villas, expanding grass plots, building security fences, and installing the communication system.

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The project also includes installing watering, drainage and lighting systems, pouring concrete and resurfacing the expanded section of Hung Vuong Street; paving the sidewalks with exposed aggregate concrete, and building walkways for visitors.

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Two large, solidly built stands are being urgently assembled in front of Ba Dinh Square, gradually taking shape as the central highlight of this special celebration.

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Hundreds of thousands of tonnes of equipment have been gathered right in front of Ba Dinh Square. All available resources are being fully mobilised to complete the final components ahead of August 15.

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Plastic chairs are also being carefully prepared, ready to be installed to accommodate delegates and guests on September 2,

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To not only meet but exceed the required schedule, construction workers are working around the clock without pause, creating a vibrant, urgent atmosphere there.

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Under Hanoi’s scorching summer heat nearing 40°C, officers, engineers, and workers remain steadfast on-site, working tirelessly with the highest sense of dedication.

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Nguyen Van Tho of Truong Son Construction Corporation said that the company has completed 99% of the workload, including paving the sidewalk, installing the drainage system, and planting grass and trees.

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Nguyen Manh Linh, a worker from Nghe An, shares that his daily job involves carrying construction materials. He works eight hours a day, but he and his colleagues are always willing to stay for overtime when needed.

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In recent days, the bustling atmosphere at Ba Dinh Square has attracted a large number of people in the capital, especially young people who take photos to keep memories on the country’s special occasion.

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Nhu Quynh, a student from Binh Duong says she feels emotional after nearly 10 years of coming back to Hanoi as National Day celebration comes near.

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The grand parade on September 2 involving around 30,000 participants becomes an important highlight in the series of national celebration activities in 2025.