The national flag flying on Hà Nội Flag Tower. The tower is one of the city's renowned relics which draws many visitors during the national holidays.

Celebrating the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, 1945 the streets of Hà Nội Capital have been glitteringly decorated with flags, flowers, banners, posters and hoardings.

Seventy-nine years ago on August 19, 1945, under the leadership of the Việt Nam Communist Party and President Hồ Chí Minh, the Vietnamese people simultaneously rose up in a general uprising, and seized power from the Japanese and the French.

Two weeks later on September 2, in a grand mass meeting at Ba Đình Square, President Hồ Chí Minh read the Declaration of Independence, solemnly declaring before the entire world the birth of the Việt Nam Democratic Republic (now the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam).

Every year Hà Nội residents of all walks of life, especially the young, take part in a range of activities to mark the special occasion and express their pride and enhance their sense of responsibility to build the capital city and the nation to become more prosperous, beautiful and happy.

During this occasion this year, nearly 20 events of celebration will be held in the city such as the "Áo dài connects tourism with Hà Nội Heritage" programme, free water-puppet performances at the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel; fireworks at the Tuần Châu Marine Park and a free double-decker bus ride for all. VNS

Tourists pass by Hàng Bông Street in Hà Nội. Every streets and roads of the city are brightly decorated with flags, flowers, hoardings, posters, and banners associated with historical images to welcome the national holidays.

A mother takes a photo of her baby with the national flag at Ba Đình Square.

Banners celebrating National Day September 2 on Hoàng Văn Thụ Street.

Hoàn Kiếm Lake, the heart of the capital, is also decorated brilliantly for the national special occasions.

A man hangs the national flag to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

Responding to the nationwide atmosphere celebrating the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2024), young people take photos with áo dài (national long dress) and the national flags at Ba Đình Square in Hà Nội, VNS Photos Trương Vị

President Hồ Chí Minh's Mausoleum in Ba Đình Square is expected to welcome many local and international visitors during the historic anniversary.