Since President Ho Chi Minh proclaimed Vietnam's independence from France at Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945, the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam has been the most important celebration for Vietnamese people.

About a week before this major event, the streets of Hanoi are vividly decorated in celebration of the nation's most important holiday.

Many Hanoi residents' homes and streets in downtown Hanoi are decorated with posters, banners, and flowers in preparation for the 79th anniversary of Vietnam's Independence Day, which falls on September 2, 2024.

Duy Khanh from The Hanoi Times will bring you to colorful streets.  

On the facade of the headquarters of the Hanoi People's Committee, large posters with the theme of Independence Day are hung. Photo: Duy Khanh/The Hanoi Times

The lush green streets are adorned with red flags and banners.

The poster depicts President Ho Chi Minh's Declaration of Independence, which led to the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Posters adorn many of Hanoi's streets.

The red flag flies high on Hanoi's flagpole, an iconic sight in the city.

A large monument celebrating National Day at Hoan Kiem Lake, highlights patriotism, heroism, self-reliance, and the Vietnamese spirit of national unity.

There are also many posters on the streets of Hanoi, including Hoang Dieu, Hung Vuong, Dinh Tien Hoang, Thanh Nien, Dien Bien Phu, and others.

Red flags and banners adorn Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence.