In pictures: HCMC full of flags and flowers before 50th anniversary of South liberation and national reunification

As the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025) approaches, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is filled with red colour. The city’s streets, alleys, and major roads are adorned with flags, flowers, banners, and slogans.
Ho Chi Minh City is decorated splendidly, full of flags and flowers.

Ho Chi Minh City is decorated splendidly, full of flags and flowers.

Locals and foreign visitors walk under the brilliant flags in front of Ben Thanh Market, everyone cannot hide their national pride in the historic April days.

Locals and foreign visitors walk under the brilliant flags in front of Ben Thanh Market, everyone cannot hide their national pride in the historic April days.

The flag street is not only beautiful but also a way to educate patriotism for the younger generation in protecting and developing the country.

The flag street is not only beautiful but also a way to educate patriotism for the younger generation in protecting and developing the country.

The red color of the national flag, promotional vehicles appears on the streets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).

The red color of the national flag, promotional vehicles appears on the streets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).

Ho Chi Minh City not only dons the colours of celebration but also embodies the vibrant vitality of a modern metropolis, 50 years after the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).

Ho Chi Minh City not only dons the colours of celebration but also embodies the vibrant vitality of a modern metropolis, 50 years after the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).

Ho Chi Minh City is full of the red colour of national flags, flowers, posters, banners, and slogans along the road to Terminal T3 at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Ho Chi Minh City is full of the red colour of national flags, flowers, posters, banners, and slogans along the road to Terminal T3 at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Vo Nguyen Giap Avenue

Vo Nguyen Giap Avenue

Saigon Bridge towards the centre of Ho Chi Minh City.

Saigon Bridge towards the centre of Ho Chi Minh City.

Nguyen Van Ba Street in Thu Duc City, is brilliant under Metro Line No. 1

Nguyen Van Ba Street in Thu Duc City, is brilliant under Metro Line No. 1

Pham Van Dong intersection in late April.

Pham Van Dong intersection in late April.

Hung Vuong Street in District 5.

Hung Vuong Street in District 5.

An alley in District 1 is sparkling with the colors of the red flag with yellow star.

An alley in District 1 is sparkling with the colors of the red flag with yellow star.

The streets of Ho Chi Minh City are resplendent with flags and flowers towards the grand celebration on April 30.

The streets of Ho Chi Minh City are resplendent with flags and flowers towards the grand celebration on April 30.

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