Hanoi sparkles with flags and decorations ahead of National Day celebrations

Red flags, banners, slogans, posters, and big panels have been colouring the streets of Hanoi in recent days to mark the country's 80th National Day.

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Impressive banners are hung out along the streets leading towards the August Revolution Square.

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From elderly citizens to families with children to Gen Z youth, everyone in Hanoi is sharing in the same joy and pride.

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Many want to capture beautiful moments during this great holiday, expressing their love for the country and their connection to its history.

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Hospitals, government offices, coffee shops, and hotels are also festooned with banners, lights, and flowers to join in the celebratory mood.

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In many restaurants and buildings, national flags and Party flags are hung around, creating a jubilant atmosphere to welcome the country’s major national holiday.

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A large-sized poster that reads The Communist Party of Vietnam - the guiding force and organiser behind every victory of the Vietnamese revolution is put up at a crossroads in the capital.

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Ngo Dieu Hien of Ninh Binh shares that people are eager to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere of National Day celebrations in Hanoi.

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Young people flock to historic Ba Dinh Square in order to capture memorable moments during this historic time for the nation.

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Narrow alleys, cafés, shops, and schools also join the festive atmosphere with flags, lanterns, flowers, and banners bearing slogans such as “Independence – Freedom – Happiness”