[In Pictures] Hanoi’s streets brilliantly decorated for the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day celebration
On April 30, along many roads and locations in central Hanoi, the National flag fluttered, and banners and slogans were brightly decorated to celebrate the 49th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day.
This year's National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1) holiday lasts five days and is a great opportunity for Hanoi's tourism industry to deploy many unique activities, attracting domestic and foreign tourists.
The atmosphere of the holiday spread throughout the streets of Hanoi.
Every street corner is decorated to celebrate the country's major holiday.
Hoang Dieu Street is decorated with red banners and slogans hung along the route, celebrating the 49th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day.
The large poster is placed on Dien Bien Phu Street, in front of the Vietnam Military History Museum and the Hanoi Flag Tower.
On the holiday occasion, families take their children on sightseeing trips to learn about the history of their homeland and country.
Towards the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, Hanoi has increased visual promotional activities to propagate the meaning, stature and historical value of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign.
The Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh is one of the places many tourists visit on April 30.
Besides domestic visitors, many international tourists visit Hanoi on April 30. Some foreign tourists said they felt excited when visiting Ba Dinh Square and witnessing the image of thousands of people waiting to enter the Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh.
