Vietnam National Day
September 2 · Level 10 · #153 of 2238
Vietnam National Day commemorates the proclamation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1945. Ho Chi Minh read the declaration of independence in Hanoi's Ba Dinh Square, marking a defining moment in the struggle against colonial rule.
How it is celebrated: red flags bearing a gold star appear on homes and streets, alongside official ceremonies and concerts. Some years bring fireworks and major parades, while families also use the holiday period to spend time together.
The declaration opens by invoking human equality through a passage from the United States Declaration of Independence.