September 2th marks the National Day in Vietnam, which is also known as Vietnamese Independence Day. It is a great occasion for celebrating Vietnam’s independence and sovereignty, giving you the rare opportunity to come face-to-face with its vivid culture and patriotic spirit. There are a lot of ways to be immersed on this occasion from colorful celebrations, classic performances, historic places and famous landmarks.
There are speeches, parades and other events throughout the country with a huge march in Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi city, where the declaration of independence was made to mark Vietnam’s National Day. In Vietnam, the whole country is wearing its national flags in honor of National Day. People in Vietnam hang flags and posters of President Ho Chi Minh on the walls of their homes and offices in order to express their patriotism.
A wide range of activities take place to celebrate Vietnam’s Independence Day, alongside these displays of national pride. The popular activities are as follows:
Parades and ceremonies: There will be numerous activities in Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi city on the 2nd September national holiday such as parades, torch marches and flags salutes by the army troops. In honor of the country’s heroism history, several companies and organizations are also organizing events throughout Vietnam.
Fireworks displays: In order to celebrate this occasion, numerous Vietnamese cities organize spectacular fireworks displays accompanied by music, which are a favorite way of celebrating the holidays.
Visits to historical sites: Vietnam’s National Day is a great opportunity for visiting historic sites and monuments all over the country. To understand the country’s history, a number of people decide to visit places like Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.
Family gathering: Vietnam’s Independence Day is also a time for family gatherings and celebrations. A number of people have chosen to host family gatherings and suppers, which often contain traditional Vietnamese food.
Travel: Some people choose to travel in Vietnam or abroad on the occasion of Vietnamese Independence Day. It can be a good way to explore new places and get to know different cultures.
One of Vietnam’s greatest tourist destinations is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, situated near Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on the national day. A historical landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, that has an important role to play in Vietnam’s history, is the Independence Palace, also called Reunification Palace. It is customary for the Palace to be decorated with Vietnamese flags and other patriotic emblems on a national day in Vietnam.
During your stay in Vietnam, do not forget to pay special attention to the magnificent beauty of this country, which includes Phu Quoc’s tropical heaven, Nha Trang’s stunning beach, and enchanting towns like Hoi An and Da Nang, amongst others.
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