Twelve symbolic blocks bring color to National Day celebrations
Twelve mass blocks joined the celebration and parade in Hanoi on September 2 to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.
THE HANOI TIMES — The anniversary ceremony and parade at Ba Dinh Square gathered representatives of various social groups, symbolizing national unity, tradition and the aspiration for development.
Each block brought its own historical and cultural meaning, contributing to the solemn and festive atmosphere.
Vietnam Fatherland Front: Symbol of great national unity, gathering the will and strength of all social classes. Photos: Hoang Minh/The Hanoi Times
54 ethnic groups: Representing harmony and solidarity across the S-shaped land, expressing aspirations for prosperity and equality.
Vietnam Veterans Association: Reminding people of glorious wartime years with resilience, courage, and sacrifice.
Former People’s Public Security officers: Honoring those who stood firm against crime and danger, upholding loyalty and bravery.
Vietnamese workers: The pioneering force in national liberation and today’s industrial modernization.
Vietnamese farmers: Backbone of the revolution and key actors in building new rural areas and sustainable agriculture.
Vietnamese intellectuals: Long-standing contributors of knowledge and the spirit to the nation’s progress.
Revolutionary press: Celebrating 100 years since the founding of Thanh nien newspaper by Nguyen Ai Quoc in 1925, symbolizing the voice of the Party and the people.
Vietnamese entrepreneurs: Millions of businesspeople leading economic growth and integration.
Vietnamese women: With a tradition of heroism and resilience, women continue to play a central role in national renewal and development.
Overseas Vietnamese community: Representing more than six million compatriots in 130 countries, always connected with the homeland.
Culture, Sports and Tourism sector: Officials, artists, athletes and cultural workers devoted to preserving heritage and enriching spiritual life.
