Each phrase, bold and resolute, not only affirmed the sacred rights to freedom and independence of the nation but also stirred deep emotion and fervent pride in every Vietnamese heart for our nation’s resilient and indomitable traditions.
Listening to Uncle Ho’s words, amidst the lively music and vivid flags, we deeply appreciate the value of peace, independence, and the responsibility of safeguarding the fatherland for future generations.
Ba Dinh Square – The beating heart of history
From the early dawn on September 2, 2025, Ba Dinh Square was bustling with people. The stands were adorned with flags and flowers, the smiling faces of police officers and militia warmly greeting the crowds. Elderly people with silver hair wore traditional Ao Dai; veterans in faded blue uniforms; children with bright eyes full of excitement; all united by a current of proud emotion.
In the distance, above the main stage, the red flag with a gold star proudly flew. Amidst the radiant floral displays, the solemn sound of military marching music echoed.
The flag-raising ceremony commenced. The national flag was gradually hoisted to the top of the tall flagpole, fluttering proudly in the golden autumn sun. The gun salute thundered, the national anthem soared, blending with the chorus of tens of thousands of voices. The solemn and sacred atmosphere moved participants deeply.
The honour guard officers led the parade, standing in perfect formation, their steps strong and decisive. A large military band followed, with booming drums and trumpets beating like the nation’s heartbeat.
Units of the Viet Nam People’s Army – the key force defending the Fatherland – marched past the stage in sequence: officers, trainees, and infantry soldiers, each step perfectly in time, their gaze fixed forward, demonstrating discipline and elite capabilities.
The People’s Public Security units, a steadfast symbol of peace and security, proudly marched past the stage. The formidable military equipment columns symbolised Viet Nam’s military strength. As the last unit passed, waves of cheers rose like the sea, blending with the lively music.
The resonance of the Declaration of Independence
A loudspeaker boomed across the square: “All men are created equal. They are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” The warm, clear voice of President Ho Chi Minh reverberated through the autumn sky, momentarily stilling the entire square.
At that moment, time seemed to stand still. It was as if we were hearing Uncle Ho read the Declaration once again amid the autumn of 1945.
Eight decades have passed, yet the sacred resonance of the Declaration remains as fresh as yesterday, etched into the minds of every Vietnamese citizen.
The loudspeaker played Uncle Ho’s voice again, reminding all: “Viet Nam has the right to be free and independent, and indeed has become a free and independent nation.”
These words not only echoed in Ba Dinh in 1945 but continue to resound today, strengthening the Vietnamese people’s resolve to stride confidently towards the future.
Not only did participating military and security forces, but the people present at Ba Dinh Square on September 2 morning were also an important part of this historic tableau.
Along both sides of the road, seats were packed. Each time a parade unit passed, applause and cheers rose incessantly. Many elderly attendees wiped away tears as they listened to the loudspeaker reading the Declaration of Independence.
Some families spanning three generations came: grandparents who fought in the resistance, parents who once wore military uniforms, and children who today grow up in peace.
Listening to Uncle Ho’s Declaration of Independence: Connecting Past – Present – Future
Since the 1945 Declaration of Independence, the country has travelled a long road, overcoming hardships and sacrifices. At the 80th National Day parade on September 2 morning, participants could feel vividly that history never sleeps, and the spirit of patriotism remains undimmed.
Under today’s sky of independence, hearing Uncle Ho’s voice through every word of the Declaration of Independence feels like touching the pulse of history. This sacred echo transcends 80 years, linking Ba Dinh Square in autumn 1945 with the present moment, when the nation has risen powerfully.
The words declaring the right to freedom and independence from long ago still resonate as a reminder of the sacred values for which our forebears gave their lives.
Each word of Uncle Ho beats like the heart of the Fatherland, taking us back to that heroic moment when the nation reclaimed its independence after years of slavery.
It was not only the assertion of the Vietnamese people’s right to live, be free, and pursue happiness but also a torch lighting the way for the ongoing mission to build and protect the country today.
In that moment, we do not just listen to history but see ourselves as a continuing link, carrying the responsibility to write the glorious new chapters of the nation’s story.
Eighty years have passed and the country has grown strong and confident, yet deep within every Vietnamese heart, Uncle Ho’s voice still rings as a reminder of independence, freedom, and the aspiration for the future.
The 80th National Day military parade not only commemorates and marks an eighty-year milestone but also affirms that Viet Nam will continue to write golden pages in its history, maintaining independence, freedom, and boldly integrating into the world.
The 1945 Declaration of Independence still echoes like the sacred heartbeat of millions of patriotic hearts, so that today, amid the flower-adorned square, the younger generation once again hears that immortal sound.
Eighty years have passed and the country has grown strong and confident, yet deep within every Vietnamese heart, Uncle Ho’s voice still rings as a reminder of independence, freedom, and the aspiration for the future.
That sacred moment not only ignites national pride but also lights the way with faith, will, and responsibility to follow the forebears in preserving and building Viet Nam’s homeland forever radiant, strong, prosperous and flourishing.
