VOV.VN - A large number of Vietnamese expats gathered at the historic Bratislava Castle in Slovakia’s capital on August 24 for an Ao Dai (traditional long dress) parade to celebrate Vietnam’s 80th National Day (September 2).

A cultural event titled “Vietnam Art Parade” was held in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur on August 24 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025) and the 68th anniversary of Malaysia’s National Day (August 31, 1957 – 2025).

A vibrant programme of cultural and artistic activities will take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong commune, Hanoi, from August 30 to September 2 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - Approximately 40,000 participants from military formations, civilian groups, and ceremonial units took part in the second full-scale rehearsal at Ba Đình Square, Hanoi, on the evening of August 24 in the leadup to the National Day parade on September 2.

VOV.VN - Despite alternating sunshine and rain on August 24, thousands of residents packed pavements along major streets of Hanoi, where the parade units are to pass, to watch the second full rehearsal of the military parade and civic march celebrating the 80th National Day.

VOV.VN - On August 24, seven SU-30MK2 fighter jets—nicknamed the “King Cobra” of Vietnam’s Air Defense – Air Force—took part in rehearsal flights over Ba Dinh Square in preparation for the National Day parade on September 2.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos on August 22 evening hosted a reception in Vientiane to celebrate the 80th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

A special political-artistic television programme entitled “Golden Opportunity” took place on the August 22 evening in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

VOV.VN - The Chinese military has accepted an invitation to participate in a military parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day, and Chinese troops are expected to arrive in Hanoi in late August, according to a senior military officer of Vietnam.

Nearly 160 photographs, documents and artefacts – many shown publicly for the first time – are on display at the Vietnam National Museum of History’s exhibition opened on August 22 to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).