Hanoi streets decked out for 72nd anniversary of Liberation Day

Hanoi is stepping up efforts to decorate its streets and public buildings with flags, banners and festive displays in the lead up to the celebration. In the photo is a banner reading "Warmly celebrating the 72nd anniversary of the Capital's Liberation (October 10, 1954 – October 10, 2026) in front of the Hanoi People's Committee headquarters.

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Streets in the city centre are adorned with national and Party flags, flower arrangements, banners and displays featuring images from the capital’s history ahead of the anniversary.

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The anniversary offers an opportunity for residents to look back on Hanoi’s historic journey and reflect on the achievements that have shaped the capital over the past 72 years.

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Amidst the cool, pleasant autumn weather, a sense of pride permeates every street and alley, evoking the sacred historic moment when Vietnamese troops entered the city to take over the capital on October 10, 1954.

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In preparation for the celebration, urban decoration and embellishment efforts have been comprehensively implemented across key areas of the city.

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Flags, banners and large-scale displays add splashes of red to the cityscape, creating a festive atmosphere as Hanoi prepares to mark its historic day.

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Along the Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian zone and streets such as Dinh Tien Hoang, Trang Tien and Ly Thai To, large banners and billboards carry messages celebrating Hanoi’s Liberation Day.

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The red of national flags and festive displays stands out against the familiar landscape around Hoan Kiem Lake, lending the area a celebratory yet dignified atmosphere.

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National flags and Party flags flutter above Hanoi’s streets as residents and visitors enjoy the capital’s autumn weather.

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The national flag flies above Hanoi Flag Tower, one of the capital’s historic landmarks.

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Banners celebrating the anniversary are displayed at historic landmarks across Hanoi, including August Revolution Square, Hanoi Flag Tower and the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.

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Visitors take photographs in front of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, capturing their memories of Hanoi during the anniversary celebrations.

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Residents make the most of October’s pleasant weather, enjoying outdoor activities amid the festive atmosphere across the capital.

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From Ba Dinh Square to Hoan Kiem Lake, flags, banners and billboards in shades of red mark the anniversary across some of Hanoi’s most recognisable landmarks.

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Over the past 72 years, Hanoi has continued to develop as Vietnam’s capital and a City for Peace. The anniversary also looks ahead to the city’s ambition to become increasingly civilised, modern and prosperous.