Ho Chi Minh City: Coffee shops decorated with flags and flowers to celebrate the 30/4 holiday

The coffee shop is bright with red flags and yellow stars, welcoming the 30/4 holiday.

When entering the coffee shop on Hoa Hung Street (District 10), diners will immediately feel the festive atmosphere, with the space filled with bright red. The entire shop is decorated with red flags with yellow stars, creating a lively scene, arousing national pride. The walls are highlighted with images of the map of Vietnam, reminding of the love for the homeland. The cozy space, meticulously cared for with many beautiful check-in corners, attracts all eyes.

Young people came to the shop early in the morning to check in.

Nguyen Truong Gia Ngoc, a resident of District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, said: “I am really proud to see the cafes decorated splendidly and brightly to celebrate the great holiday - National Reunification Day. Looking at that space, I feel moved and grateful to the generations of our ancestors, who sacrificed their blood and bones to bring us peace today.

Gia Ngoc expressed his joy when many people of all generations, from the elderly to the young and even children, were filled with pride when holding the Vietnamese flag and taking photos to commemorate this special day. All created a meaningful and warm atmosphere.

Many children are brought to the shop by their parents as a way for them to develop early awareness of their roots and national pride.

In the vibrant atmosphere and pride spreading throughout the country - Southern Liberation Day, National Reunification Day, many coffee shops in Ho Chi Minh City have put on a new meaningful "coat". The fluttering national flags, the Party flags, and the prominently decorated image of the Vietnam map, bring a space filled with national spirit, arousing love for the homeland and solidarity in the hearts of all customers.

Nguyen Truong Gia Ngoc, District 3 took a photo at the restaurant.

Mr. Nguyen Hong Quoc, manager of a coffee shop on Hoa Hung Street (District 10) excitedly shared: "What makes us most proud is the Vietnamese flag placed solemnly in the shop space, like a sacred symbol."

“Currently, the shop is introducing signature dishes such as Vietnamese salt coffee and Vietnamese milk tea, with the highlight being that each glass of water is printed with the Vietnamese flag on the surface. This is not only a way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South, but also a subtle reminder, so that every customer who enjoys it feels national pride and does not forget the glorious history of the country,” Anh Quoc added.

Not only decorating the space with the red flag with yellow star, the cafe also creatively incorporates the flag image into the food and drinks, creating a unique and meaningful experience for diners.

The Tube Coffee Shop on Suong Nguyet Anh Street (District 1) is also becoming a favorite destination for many young people thanks to its unique design. These cups of coffee are contained in natural bamboo tubes, which are both creative and environmentally friendly. In particular, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South, the shop also decorated with images rich in national identity delicately carved on the bamboo tubes, combined with the fluttering red flag with yellow star, creating a space full of pride and meaning.

Bamboo tube coffee is sold for take-away on Suong Nguyen Anh Street, District 1.

“The image of bamboo tubes also has a profound meaning, symbolizing the resilient and enduring spirit of the Vietnamese people. Therefore, the second positioning of the shop is always associated with stories honoring the cultural values, history and people of Vietnam,” said Mr. Nguyen Huynh, currently the founder of Tube Coffee.

Mr. Huynh is delivering water to a customer.

Mr. Huynh, representative of Ong Coffee, excitedly shared: “On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), the shop is proud to launch a set of three special edition cups, carrying profound messages: "Vietnam - The Era of Rising", "Hoang Sa - Truong Sa belong to Vietnam" and "Celebrating 50 years of national reunification". Through these designs, we want to arouse patriotism, review heroic history and inspire the younger generation to spread proud national cultural values ​​together".

Meaningful messages: "Vietnam - The era of rising up", "Hoang Sa - Truong Sa belong to Vietnam" and "Celebrating 50 years of national reunification" are posted on bamboo tube coffee.

Mr. Huynh shared with pride: “What makes me happy is that customers not only come to enjoy coffee but also cherish each cup of bamboo tube coffee, because it is imbued with Vietnamese identity. In particular, a very cute trend has emerged when young people bring cups of bamboo tube coffee to the Independence Palace to check-in, immersing themselves in the atmosphere of celebrating the holiday. Thanks to that, the spirit of April 30 is spread bustlingly, filled with enthusiasm and joy."

Ms. Nguyen Thi Quynh Trang (living in District 5) and her child waited to buy coffee at Ong Coffee Shop, excitedly sharing: “I am really impressed with the decoration with bamboo tubes here, a very familiar and Vietnamese material. As soon as I entered, I wanted to check-in immediately, my heart was excited, eagerly waiting for the April 30th holiday. For a long time, I have always wanted my child to get acquainted with the symbols of my homeland such as the red flag with yellow star, to understand that April 30th is a sacred milestone when the country was unified. I hope my child will grow up with a deep love for the country and national pride.”

A coffee shop decorated with bright red flags on Hoang Sa Street, District 1.

Meanwhile, on Hoang Sa Street (District 1), a coffee shop makes a strong impression with rows of red flags with yellow stars hanging high, blending with ancient tiled roofs and faded yellow walls imbued with nostalgia. On the occasion of the April 30 anniversary, this space is even more brilliant, attracting many customers to enjoy coffee and capture memorable moments through meaningful check-in photos.

A coffee shop decorated with bright red flags on Hoang Sa Street, District 1.

Hong Hanh, currently living in District 8, happily shared: “I really like visiting shops like this, especially when the shop is decorated with the Vietnamese flag and has many beautiful photo corners prepared. As April 30 is approaching, I chose this place to immerse myself in the festive atmosphere and feel the meaning of the country's reunification day.”

Hanh excitedly added: “The restaurant is very well prepared, from the fluttering Vietnamese flags to the conical hats printed with the flag so that customers can take pictures and celebrate the big holiday together. I think Ho Chi Minh City should have more spaces like this because there are a lot of international tourists coming here. When they see these images, they will understand how patriotic and proud Vietnamese people are of their country.”

The restaurant has prepared national flags and hats for guests to borrow as photo props.

My Phuong, currently living in Phu Nhuan district, excitedly shared: “On the upcoming occasion of April 30, we invited each other to go to cafes with bright red flags and yellow stars to check-in. Not only did we get beautiful photos, but it was also a way to immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of celebrating the country's big holiday. I found the decorations of the cafes very impressive, especially the red color of the Vietnamese flag, making the space lively, full of energy and pride.”

 

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