View attachment 12074View attachment 12075View attachment 12076Big holiday here, Reunification Day was yesterday ,everyone is off for 5 days, lots of celebrations going on. Great times! It is celebrated a little differently in each area.
How is Reunification Day Celebrated?
This holiday is a particularly patriotic one due to its importance in shaping peaceful, modern-day Vietnam. As it is a national public holiday, banks and government departments close down, but shops remain open, and as it falls the day before Labour Day, families take the time to visit each other and spend time together over what is effectively a long weekend.
Reunification Day in Hanoi
Reunification Day is celebrated in the capital city of Hanoi with various cultural and patriotic activities. People often gather to watch parades, exhibitions, and fireworks displays.
The largest parade in Hanoi takes place at Ba Dinh Square, where the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is located. The parade typically features military marches, band performances, and traditional cultural dances. At night, there may be a spectacular fireworks display over Hoan Kiem Lake or other locations throughout the city.
Many people also visit historical sites and monuments that played a significant role in Vietnam’s liberation, such as the Ho Chi Minh Museum or the Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ during the war.
Additionally, cultural events may take place throughout the city, showcasing Vietnamese traditions and arts, such as water puppet shows and street performances.
Reunification Day in Ho Chi Minh City
As in Hanoi, people in Ho Chi Minh City typically gather to watch parades, exhibitions, and fireworks displays. The largest parade in Ho Chi Minh City takes place at Reunification Palace, which was the site of the official handover of power from the South Vietnamese government to the North Vietnamese army in 1975.
The parade typically features military marches, band performances, and cultural dances. At night, there may be a spectacular fireworks display over the Saigon River or other iconic locations throughout the city.
Many people also visit historical sites and monuments that played a significant role in Vietnam’s liberation, such as the War Remnants Museum or the Cu Chi Tunnels, where North Vietnamese soldiers lived and fought during the war.