Before the state-level rehearsal for the military parade celebrating the 80th National Day at Ba Dinh Square, soldiers interacted and sang patriotic songs with the people.
Ba Dinh Square
Ba Dinh Square is a historic landmark in Hanoi, Vietnam, best known as the site where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam on September 2, 1945. Today, it is a major cultural and political center, home to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and a place for important national ceremonies and public gatherings.
Cua Nam intersection
Cua Nam intersection is a major crossroads in central Hanoi, Vietnam, located where several key streets converge. Historically, it was the site of the southern gate (Cửa Nam) of the Hanoi Citadel, a fortified structure built during the 19th century under the Nguyen Dynasty. Today, it is a bustling commercial and transportation hub, reflecting the city’s rapid modernization.
