Around 250 households put up 600 strings flags on Hang Chao Street downtown, covering the 300-meter road red and yellow.
Nearby, citizens also put up many flags on Dien Bien Phu Road, a key route for the upcoming military parade.
On the same road, dozens of workers are decorating, trimming, and replacing ornamental plants and flower baskets.
Hanoi’s Press Center is festooned with flags and flowers, celebrating Independence Day with grandeur.
A notable display features 25 conical hats – a traditional outfit of locals to reduce heat from the sun – arranged from large to small, forming a five-pointed star on a gate.
Flags are arranged into a wall at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square next to the famous Hoan Kiem Lake, attracting many to take photos.
At the Hanoi Opera House nearby, vertical national and Party flags adorn the large windows.
In the coming days, thousands are expected to gather here to watch the military parade.
Hang Ma Street, where toys and decorations are sold, is bustling with items in red and white to celebrate the national day.
For over a month, the street has been lively and colorful, setting the tone for Independence Day.
Dressed in red, holding flags, wearing conical hats, carrying flowers, or wrapping scarves, many people visit spots with large red flags and yellow stars to capture photos.
Key streets around Hoan Kiem Lake are adorned with flags while traffic congestion persists below.
During the weekend, cultural and artistic performances around the lake pedestrian area draw large crowds, adding to the festive spirit.
On Sep. 2, Vietnam will hold a grand ceremony, military parade, and march to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi.
The parade will feature a comprehensive display of forces, including ground troops, mechanized units, air forces, and naval forces.
Nearly 16,000 participants will form 43 marching formations, 18 stationary units, and 14 military vehicle columns, alongside air and naval displays by the army and police
