National flag-hoisting ceremony at Ba Dinh Square to celebrate 76th anniversary of National Day

76 years ago, on September 2, 1945, at the grand assembly on the historic Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh reads the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming before the nation and the world at large the birth of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam–now the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. - Photo: Zing.vn

True to the path chosen by the Communist Party of Viet Nam and President Ho Chi Minh, over the past 76 years, the Party, State and people of Viet Nam, have tirelessly strived in order to defend independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, national self-determination, and the freedom and happiness for the people, in the spirit of “nothing is more precious than independence and freedom”. - Photo: Zing.vn

Viet Nam always actively supports and strives responsibly for peace, equal relations and prosperity in the region and the world according to President Ho Chi Minh's philosophy: “National independence must be closely linked to international solidarity, the spirit of goodwill and peace should be used to address disputes, based on linking the interest of the nation to that of the countries in the region, and the common interest of progressive mankind”.

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Ha Noi Flag Tower at Dien Bien Phu Street, Ba Dinh District, September 2, 2021 - Photo: VNA

Ha Noi streets are decorated with flags and banners to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the National Day. - Photo: VNA

Due to COVID-19 outbreaks, local residents in Ha Noi are requested to stay at home. However, Viet Nam's National Day, the annual significant event, holds a special place in the heart of every Vietnamese. - Photo: VNA