President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, at historic Ba Dinh Square, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam. Eighty years have passed, yet witnesses who were present in that sacred moment still preserve their emotions intact.

A wide variety of activities themed “Happy Independence Day” will be held at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong Commune in Ha Noi from August 30 to September 2.