Vietnam National Day 2023

Google Dooles 02.09.2023 03:45  Date: September 2, 2023 Today’s Doodle celebrates Vietnam’s National Day. On this holiday, people come together to appreciate the country’s hard-won freedom. On this day in 1945, thousands gathered at Ba Đình Square to hear the first president affirm the nation’s sovereignty by reading the Declaration of Independence aloud. Today, many festivities take place at the historic square. People congregate to watch a national parade featuring members of the armed forces, women wearing traditional áo dài, and colorful floats honoring the first president. Torch processions, speeches, and flag salutes are also common. Near Ba Đình Square is the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which many visit to learn more about Vietnam’s journey to independence or to lay flowers and flags in honor of the esteemed leader. Especially this year given the four-day holiday, National Day is a great opportunity for family gatherings and traveling. Many people make their way back to their hometowns, visit relatives, or explore new places in Vietnam . As a symbol of Vietnamese pride, the vibrant red flag with a central gold star, will be seen decorating streets, homes, temples, and businesses. Happy National Day, Vietnam! Location: Tags: