Deputy minister Le Hai Binh affirmed that the National Day celebrations have ignited the nation's aspirations for development, honoring the sacrifices of previous generations.
Modern military equipment on land and sea, fighter jets performing maneuvers and releasing flares, and veterans in wheelchairs waving flags at the parade were among the most memorable images from the A80 celebration.
On the evening of 2/9, at My Dinh National Stadium, the ceremonial artillery team of the 45th Artillery Brigade fired 66 rounds to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day.
On the occasion of National Day, Vietnam held a meeting to express gratitude to international friends who have supported the country during 80 years of development.
During the four-day National Day holiday, Hanoi welcomed nearly 2.1 million visitors, three times higher than the same period last year and exceeding the 1.95 million visitors Ho Chi Minh City welcomed during the Reunification Day holiday.
A formation of five Su-30MK2 "Cobra" fighters released flares twice over the capital during the National Day parade on the morning of 2/9, commemorating 80 years since the nation's founding.
Upon its formation in 1945, the provisional government introduced a series of progressive policies, including guaranteeing the freedom of business, encouraging the private sector, and providing free secondary education.
15 free Vinamilk product distribution points along Hanoi's main streets helped unite the community and support parade participants and citizens during the national day celebrations.
Groom Trinh Xuan Vinh and bride Nguyen Thi Tuyet Ngan traveled from Ho Chi Minh City and Thanh Hoa to Hanoi, waiting overnight in the rain to capture their wedding photos alongside the National Day parade.
On the morning of 1/9, a delegation of the Party Central Committee, the president, the National Assembly, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee laid a wreath and paid their respects to president Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum, and also offered incense in memory of fallen heroes.
