In Pictures: Fireworks dazzle Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City on National Day

Skies over Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City were illuminated with spectacular firework displays on the evening of September 2 to mark the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (1945–2026).

Thursday, September 03, 2026 09:27

A colourful firework display lit up the sky above Hoan Kiem Lake in Ha Noi.

Fireworks ignite Ha Noi skies on National Day

A colourful firework display lit up the sky above Hoan Kiem Lake in Ha Noi.

Fireworks ignite Ha Noi skies on National Day

Ha Noi staged 15-minute firework shows at five locations across the city to celebrate National Day.

Artistic firework displays were also held from 9:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at seven sites in Ho Chi Minh City, including three high-altitude and low-altitude launch points.

A grand cultural programme was staged at Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in Ho Chi Minh City on September 2 to mark the 81st anniversary of National Day.

The programme drew large crowds of residents and visitors.

Fireworks lit up the skyline over downtown Ho Chi Minh City.

Fireworks dazzle Ho Chi Minh City on National Day

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