People rejoice on National Day in Hà Nội.—VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà

HÀ NỘI — A large number of people from all over the country gathered at Ba Đình Square, Hà Nội on Monday to celebrate the 79th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2024).

People gather at Ba Đình Square, Hà Nội on Monday to celebrate the 79th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2024). —VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà

People take a group photo at Ba Đình Square, Hà Nội on National Day.—VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà

Children celebrate National Day at Ba Đình Square on Monday in Hà Nội.—VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà

Father and daughter at Ba Đình square on National Day in Hà Nội.—VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà

Ba Đình square on National Day.—VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà

Crowds of people at Ba Đình square on National Day's early morning.—VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Đức

People rejoice on National Day in Hà Nội.—VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà

Children celebrate National Day at Ba Đình Square on Monday in Hà Nội.—VNA/VNS Photo Khánh Hoà

On September 2, 1945 at Hà Nội's Ba Đình Square, President Hồ Chí Minh read the Declaration of Independence declaring the birth of the Democratic Republic of Việt Nam (now the Socialist Republic of Việt Nam).— VNS