Ho Chi Minh City adorned with national flags in celebration of the grand anniversary

Many major streets, high-rise buildings, schools, and local shops across the city are adorned with the vibrant red and yellow of the national flag, creating a festive and proud atmosphere ahead of the grand celebration. Citizens and tourists alike are eagerly exploring the city, taking photos, and capturing meaningful moments.

Popular attractions such as Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Bach Dang Wharf Park, Independence Palace, and local museums have become gathering spots for people to express national pride. Visitors often wear the ao dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress) and carry national flags to pose for memorable photos in a jubilant spirit, commemorating half a century of national reunification.

The Youth Union Committee and the Vietnam Student Association of Ho Chi Minh City host a flag-raising ceremony themed “I Love My Fatherland.”

Youth Union members and students form a large image of the national flag at the ceremony.

A spectacular light show with the colors of the Party and national flags takes place in front of the headquarters of the Ho Chi Minh Municipal People’s Committee and People’s Council.

High-rise buildings in Ho Chi Minh City hang national flags to celebrate the occasion

A commercial building along Nguyen Hue Walking Street displays national flags.

A residential area in Go Vap District is vibrant with national flags.

Alleyways throughout the city are festively decorated with national flags..

A café space filled with patriotic pride

The Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe canal area shines with national flags fluttering in the wind.

The ceremonial artillery area at the Bach Dang Wharf Park attracts large crowds of locals and tourists for photos and sightseeing.

Young people proudly express their patriotism and love for the nation.

Groups of veterans visiting Ho Chi Minh City wear red and yellow outfits reflecting the national flag.

Proud to be Vietnamese!

Members of the Ho Chi Minh City Museum responding the grand celebration

The Party and national flags are also displayed within the campuses of universities in Ho Chi Minh City.

A meaningful “check-in” space for teachers and students at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City

Veterans participating in the parade formation in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification Day hold national flags in their hands.

Helicopters of the Vietnam People’s Air Force fly over downtown Ho Chi Minh City with Party and national flags.

Translated by Trung Thanh