When the ceremony started, large numbers of people had gathered at Ba Dinh square, joining the solemn moment in front of the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on the occasion of the National Day.

Below are photos of the People's Army Newspaper captured the moment.

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The front door of the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is opened before the flag-raising ceremony.
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Locals and tourists dressed neatly and respectfully gathering in preparation for the ceremony
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Officers and soldiers of Team 1 under Unit 275 (The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Command) reaching the flag pole
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The national flag is solemnly carried to the flagpole. Each movement is performed skillfully with absolute solemnity.
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The national flag flutters in the early morning sun.
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The team has had the honor of performing the ceremony for the past 25 years.
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Locals and tourists solemnly watching as the national flag is slowly raised to the top of the flagpole
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It is a great honor for the officers and soldiers of Unit 275 to perform the duty entrusted to them by the Party, the State, and the people.

Translated by Chung Anh