The honor guard inspects the formation in front of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. (Photo: Hoang Hieu - VNA)
Thousands of people are present at Ba Dinh Square to witness the sacred flag-raising ceremony on the 79th National Day anniversary. (Photo: Hoang Hieu - VNA)
The flag-raising ceremony marks the 79th National Day at the historic Ba Dinh Square. (Photo: Hoang Hieu - VNA)
At exactly 6 AM, the national flag is hoisted and flies over Ba Dinh Square. (Photo: Hoang Hieu - VNA)
Capturing memories on National Day, September 2. (Photo: Khanh Hoa - VNA)
A large crowd of people gathers early in the morning at Ba Dinh Square. (Photo: Tuan Duc - VNA)
Children are brought by their parents to celebrate National Day, September 2. (Photo: Khanh Hoa - VNA)
People arrive very early to attend the flag-raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square on National Day, September 2. (Photo: Khanh Hoa - VNA)
Flag-raising ceremony marks 79th National Day
In celebration of the 79th National Day on September 2, a solemn national flag-raising ceremony was held at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on the same day.