A tour around Ho Chi Minh City to see the beautiful 'painting' of the red flag with yellow star to welcome the 30.4 holiday

As the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification approaches, national flags are flying on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. In apartments, houses, and restaurants... the flags are also flying brightly. What are your feelings when you walk around the streets covered with national flags?

The atmosphere of the 30.4 festival on every street in Ho Chi Minh City

Tran Khanh Du Bridge (District 1) has 4 rows of red flags with yellow stars hanging along its length, creating a highlight on Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal.

Photo: Pham Huu

Along the embankment of Hoang Sa Street (near Tran Khac Chan Street) is similar, with long rows of national flags decorated on the embankment railings.

Photo: Pham Huu

In a small alley on Ung Van Khiem Street (Binh Thanh District), people hang national flags in front of their houses close together.

Photo: Phan Diep

Tran Nhat Duat Apartment (District 1) has been red with flags for nearly a month. In addition to the large Party and national flags, the place is decorated with small flags, hung across the walkways.

Photo: Pham Huu

Residents in apartment buildings in Thu Duc City also began hanging national flags on their balconies to celebrate the April 30 holiday.

Photo: Phan Diep

A coffee shop on Hoang Sa Street (District 3) also decorated to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the country’s reunification, attracting many young people. The young people happily took pictures with conical hats printed with the national flag.

Photo: Pham Huu

A small mobile coffee cart on Le Van Viet Street (Thu Duc City) is also decorated with small flags, attracting the attention of passersby.

Photo: Phan Diep

Many emotions

On the occasion of April 30 this year, people prefer to decorate with small national and party flags sewn into long strings, which is very impressive and eye-catching.

Photo: Phan Diep

Inside Van Lang University, the hall is also decorated with a row of bright red flags. Ms. Pham Ngoc Anh (third from left), a lecturer at this school, said she was feeling very happy before the grand ceremony. The atmosphere of the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification was joyful and exciting not only on the streets but also in the school.

Photo: Pham Huu

The streets of Ho Chi Minh City are becoming more bustling these days as people and tourists gather to take photos at Bach Dang Wharf, Independence Palace... with the national flag.

Photo: Phan Diep