Rushing to renovate and complete the grandstand at Ba Dinh Square for the A80 ceremony

In preparation for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2 (A80) which will take place at 6:30 a.m. on September 2, 2025, during these days, functional forces along with technical teams and workers are making efforts to renovate and embellish Ba Dinh Square (Hanoi) and urgently install a grandstand system with a capacity of up to 30,000 seats.

Reporters observed that, despite the extremely hot weather, the Ba Dinh Square area was still crowded with laborers, workers, and technicians diligently working to complete the construction of a five-story steel grandstand with a capacity of 30,000 seats to serve the A80 anniversary celebration.

The 30,000-seat grandstand at Ba Dinh Square is nearing completion. Photo: QUOC KHANH

The back of the grandstand faces Doc Lap Street. Photo: TIEN CUONG

A five-story steel-framed grandstand system was erected in Ba Dinh Square to serve the A80 ceremony. Photo: TIEN CUONG

The very sturdy steel frame system of the 30,000-seat grandstand in Ba Dinh Square served the A80th National Day celebration. Photo: TIEN CUONG

The main viewing platform is being set up along Doc Lap Street, facing directly towards the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, to serve guests and delegates attending the commemoration ceremony. The stage area, located to the left of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and facing the viewing platform, is also being urgently completed.

The 30,000-seat grandstand and the stage in front of it, intended for the A80 ceremony, are nearing completion. Photo: QUOC KHANH

The construction site for the 30,000-seat grandstand for the A80 ceremony is under strict security. Photo: QUOC KHANH

Workers are diligently renovating the sidewalks around Ba Dinh Square in preparation for the A80th National Day celebrations. Photo: TIEN CUONG

Despite being under construction and renovation, Ba Dinh Square is still crowded with locals and young people every day who come to take souvenir photos. Photo: QUOC KHANH

A break at the end of the afternoon for the workers involved in the construction and installation of the grandstand and renovation work at Ba Dinh Square. Photo: QUOC KHANH

Despite the large-scale construction work installing grandstands and renovating the Ba Dinh Square area, traffic in the area remains orderly and safe. Photo: TIEN CUONG

The 80th anniversary celebration of the successful August Revolution and National Day on September 2nd will take place at 6:30 AM on September 2nd at Ba Dinh Square and several central streets in Hanoi , with approximately 30,000 attendees (not including the marching and parade forces).

QUOC KHANH - TIEN CUONG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/gap-rut-chinh-trang-hoan-thien-khan-dai-tai-quang-truong-ba-dinh-cho-dai-le-a80-post807689.html