National Day celebrated around the world
Solemn ceremonies were recently held worldwide to mark the 79th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945-2024) and the 55th anniversary of the implementation of President Ho Chi Minh's Testament.
On September 1, the Vietnamese Embassy in Tanzania held a ceremony to mark the 79th anniversary of the National Day.
Ambassador Vu Thanh Huyen highlighted Vietnam’s success over the past years and expressed her hope that the Vietnamese community and businesses will continue to promote the images of Vietnam, its land and people to the world.
She hailed the solidarity of the Vietnamese community in the African country, expressing her hope that Vietnamese people and businesses will continue to promote solidarity, overcome difficulties, and strive to gain more achievements, contributing to promoting the good image of the Vietnamese nation and people to local and international friends.
Within the event's framework, films on the history, culture, and tourism of Vietnam were screened. Participants also had a chance to enjoy traditional dishes and art performances of Vietnam.
Meanwhile in Canada, a Vietnamese national flag hoisting ceremony was held in Ottawa's City Hall. In his message, Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe held that Vietnam's National Day always holds a special place in the hearts of Vietnamese people everywhere, marking a historic moment of their national pride.
He affirmed that the capital Ottawa recognised the importance of celebrating, which is to honour the spirit of the Vietnamese people and also to deepen the friendly relationship between the communities living together in the city.
Flag hoisting ceremony was also held in several other places of Canada, including Charlottetown and Toronto.
