In Pictures: Hanoi coloured in flags and flowers to celebrate National Reunification Day

On the occasion of the National Reunification Day (April 30), the streets of Hanoi are brightly decorated with flags and banners, giving people a sense of pride on the 48th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day.
A large billboard is arranged in front of the gate of the Vietnam Military History Museum.
A large billboard is arranged in front of the gate of the Vietnam Military History Museum.
The scene in front of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

The scene in front of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

Doc Lap Street is decorated with many banners to celebrate the major holidays.

Doc Lap Street is decorated with many banners to celebrate the major holidays.

Thanh Nien Street is full of flowers and flags to mark the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day.

Thanh Nien Street is full of flowers and flags to mark the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day.

The large-sized electronic board celebrating the 48th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day is located at Trang Tien Plaza.

The large-sized electronic board celebrating the 48th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day is located at Trang Tien Plaza.

Hoang Dieu Street is decorated with large banners and posters honouring the great national holiday.

Hoang Dieu Street is decorated with large banners and posters honouring the great national holiday.

In the small alleys of Hanoi, households hang the national flag.

In the small alleys of Hanoi, households hang the national flag.

Colourful flags on Hang Bong Street.

Colourful flags on Hang Bong Street.

A large-format poster celebrating National Reunification Day is hung at Dong Xuan Market.

A large-format poster celebrating National Reunification Day is hung at Dong Xuan Market.