Evening ahead of National Day: Hanoi stirs with anticipation
Tens of thousands of Hanoians braved the rain on the misty evening of September 1, expressing their anticipation for the 80th National Day and the capital’s enduring pride.
THE HANOI TIMES — On a rainy autumn evening in Hanoi, thousands gathered along the streets from the afternoon and waited through the night for the grand ceremony marking the 80th National Day on the morning of September 2.
The drizzle could not stop the crowds, who came with umbrellas, raincoats and happy smiles to share the special moment.
Families, students, veterans, and neighbors stood close together near Ba Dinh Square, hoping to witness history.
Despite the rain, the atmosphere was lively with people talking, laughing and singing, while children played under umbrellas, elders poured tea from flasks and strangers shared rain covers and stories as if they were old friends.
Some had come since the afternoon, carrying stools and snacks to reserve their place. The red flags, though wet from the rain, still flew proudly. For many, this was not just about waiting for a parade but a way to show love for the country.
The spirit of pride shines not through grand ceremonies, but through ordinary people choosing to stay together with patience and pride.
On that evening, in the soft autumn rain, the crowd became part of the celebration, keeping alive the memory and meaning of National Day.
The Hanoi Times brings you the exciting and emotional moments as people waited to celebrate the grand ceremony scheduled for tomorrow morning [September 2].
The public take out to streets in central Hanoi from the afternoon until midnight September 1, ahead of the grand ceremony with military parades scheduled for tomorrow morning.. Photos: Huy Pham, Ngoc Tu, Duy Khanh, Pham Cong, Quy Nguyen, Le Dat, Lai Tan/The Hanoi Times
The crowd is reported at 11:45 PM on September 1.
