The Great 1975 Spring Victory of Vietnam spread the spirit of optimism to all oppressed nations, according to Honourary Consul of Vietnam in Turin and Genoa Sandra Scagliotti, who is an expert on Vietnamese studies.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Bangladesh and the Association of Overseas Vietnamese in Macau (China) have held ceremonies to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the 79th anniversary of National Day (September 2).

The 79th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of Vietnam (September 2) was celebrated with a ceremony held in Bern on August 18.

VOV.VN - Four Vietnamese films are due to be screened nationwide from August 19 to September 5 as part of activities to mark the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution on August 19 and the country's National Day on September 2.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called for the completion of the 500kV Circuit-3 transmission line on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue on August 31 led a delegation to offer incense in tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at House 67 inside the Presidential Palace complex in Hanoi, on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day.

A special art programme was held by the Dai bieu nhan dan (People’s Deputies) newspaper in Hanoi on August 29 to celebrate the 78th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - At 9 a.m on August 21, 1945, for the first time, a red flag with a yellow star in the center flew above the top of the flag tower in front of the Ngo Mon (Noon Gate) of Hue Imperial Citadel, replacing the Nguyen Dynasty flag.

An exhibition entitled “Our Country” opened on August 24 in Hanoi on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

A series of activities are taking place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s outlying district of Son Tay throughout August to introduce the culture, customs and traditions of ethnic groups to visitors, as part of celebrations for the 78th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19).