Ho Chi Minh City is filled with flags and flowers, attracting young people to take photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of national reunification.

In early April 2025, many streets and downtown areas of Ho Chi Minh City were brightly decorated with national flags. Joining in the joyful atmosphere of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), the city's youth quickly "caught the trend", flocking to the Reunification Palace, central streets of District 1, cafes, and alleys decorated with red flags with yellow stars to record memorable moments and spread patriotism.

Mr. Phu Tuan (residing in Go Vap district) takes a photo with the national flag at the Reunification Palace (District 1). Photo: Minh Tam

"Yesterday, I took the opportunity to visit the Reunification Palace and saw many young people taking pictures with the national flag, everyone was smiling. Along Le Duan Street and the central streets of District 1 were also brightly decorated with flags and flowers, looking very solemn and meaningful. I also took the opportunity to take a few photos to join in the atmosphere of the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification, feeling very proud to be Vietnamese!", Mr. Phu Tuan (living in Go Vap District) shared.

Young people eagerly take photos with the red flag with yellow star. Photo: Minh Tam

A coffee shop on Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street (District 3) has become a check-in spot for many young people when decorating the space with small, pretty flags interspersed with large flags and a map of Vietnam.

From early morning, Pham Nga and her husband ( Binh Duong ) did not mind the long distance, driving nearly 30 km to Ho Chi Minh City to "hunt" for photos in an alley with a red flag with a yellow star painted on the wall.

Pham Nga and her husband (living in Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong Province) checked in at an alley painted with a red flag with a yellow star. Photo: Minh Tam

"Seeing on social media many young people taking photos at cafes with beautiful flags and maps of the country, my husband and I decided to go on a photo hunt. When we arrived, we saw a lot of young people waiting to take photos at the cafe. We happily waited our turn and together spread patriotism," Ms. Nga excitedly shared.

Young people were proud to take photos with colorful flags to celebrate the 50th anniversary of national reunification. Photo: Minh Tam

All the streets and alleys of Ho Chi Minh City such as Nguyen Thuong Hien Street (Phu Nhuan), Hoang Sa Flag Street (District 1) are covered with red flags with yellow stars. Photo: Minh Tam

Ms. Mai Thi Ngoc Thu (District 3) emotionally said: "Now looking out and seeing people hanging flags, I know the anniversary is coming, my family is eagerly waiting for April 30 to watch the parade. Having lived here for decades, I know that Ho Chi Minh City has changed and developed a lot."

City residents also expressed pride and excitement towards the historic anniversary. Photo: Minh Tam

Along Le Duan Street (District 1), preparations for the 50th anniversary of national reunification are being urgently completed with stage and grandstand items.

Workers rush to prepare the stage for the April 30 celebration. Photo: Minh Tam

As planned, the celebration will take place on the morning of April 30, with the highlight being a large-scale parade and many other meaningful activities such as cannon firing, air force salutes and a parade of model cars with the National Emblem, Party flag and National flag.

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