Nghe An solemnly held the flag-raising ceremony and flew the national flag.

Nghe An - The flag-raising ceremony and flying of the national flag is a sacred ritual, educating patriotic traditions, arousing the spirit of great solidarity and national pride.

The national flag flies high during the flag-raising ceremony at Ho Chi Minh Square. Photo: Ngoc Anh

On the morning of May 19th, at Ho Chi Minh Square (Vinh City), Nghe An province solemnly held a flag-raising ceremony and hoisted the national flag to commemorate the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birth (May 19, 1890 – May 19, 2025).

The event was organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in coordination with SG Chien Thang Investment - Import-Export - Trade - Service Joint Stock Company, with the participation of the armed forces, students, and a large number of people in the province.

Hot air balloons carrying large flags ascend into the sky. Photo: Ngoc Anh

The highlight of the ceremony was the flying of a 2,025m² national flag by hot air balloon – an activity held for the first time in Nghe An, licensed and closely supervised by the General Staff of the Ministry of National Defense in terms of technical aspects and flight safety. The brightly colored balloon symbolized the nation's aspirations for peace, development, and integration.

In a solemn atmosphere, the contingent of soldiers, civilians, and students, dressed in neat uniforms, faced the national flag fluttering in the blue sky, expressing their profound respect and gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh – the great son of Nghe An province.

A large crowd of people watched as the national flag was raised into the air. Photo: Ngoc Anh

The Provincial People's Committee requested relevant forces to implement plans to ensure security, order, and technical safety, and to mobilize forces appropriate to the special nature of the event.

The flag-raising ceremony and the flying of the national flag is not only a sacred ritual, but also an opportunity to educate about patriotic traditions, awaken the spirit of national unity, national pride, and the responsibility of today's generation in building and developing the homeland in the new era.

Source: https://laodong.vn/xa-hoi/nghe-an-trang-trong-to-chuc-le-chao-co-va-bay-dai-ky-to-quoc-1509029.ldo