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A wide range of cultural and entertainment activities will be held in HCM City to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945-2026) and National Day (September 2, 1945-2026).

The 8th Hà Nội International Film Festival (HANIFF VIII) will take place from November 26 to December 2, bringing together Vietnamese and international filmmakers to strengthen exchanges and cooperation.

Additional flights will focus on routes connecting HCM City and Hà Nội with popular economic and tourism hubs and destinations such as Đà Nẵng, Nha Trang, Phú Quốc, Huế and Đà Lạt, giving passengers more choices in terms of travel times and itineraries during the peak period.

The programme aims to promote the value of an intangible cultural heritage of humanity while strengthening the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Việt Nam and Laos.

Hoàng Văn Cảnh, Standing Vice Chairman of the Tân Trào People’s Committee, said National Day is an occasion for local people to recall the nation’s glorious traditions and pay tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh, revolutionary predecessors, fallen heroes and all those who sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

The event features 17 activities, including a specialised durian exhibition, an investment and trade promotion forum, a durian food festival, farm tours, art performances, a photo exhibition and a running competition.

For two foreign visitors taking a bus through Hà Nội, a routine afternoon journey turned into an unexpected encounter with a local resident who stopped to help when one of them suddenly fell ill.

The 2026 Sầm Sơn Kite Festival will be held from August 30 to September 1, with many exciting activities to attract a large number of tourists.