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

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

On the morning of May 19, at Ho Chi Minh Square (Vinh City), Nghe An province solemnly held a flag-raising ceremony and flying the national flag to celebrate the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (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 armed forces, students and a large number of people in the province.

Hot air balloon carrying a large flag flies high. Photo: Ngoc Anh

The highlight of the ceremony was the ceremony of flying the national flag measuring 2,025m² by balloon - an activity held for the first time in Nghe An, licensed by the General Staff - Ministry of National Defense, closely supervised in terms of technology and flight safety. The colorful balloon symbolizes the nation's aspiration for peace, development and integration.

In a solemn atmosphere, the army - people - students wearing neat uniforms, facing the national flag fluttering in the blue sky, expressed their respect and deep gratitude to President Ho Chi Minh - the great son of Nghe An homeland.

Crowds of people watched the national flag fly. Photo: Ngoc Anh

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

The flag-raising ceremony and flying of the national flag are not only sacred rituals, but also an occasion to educate patriotic traditions, arouse the spirit of great solidarity, national pride and responsibility of today's generation for the cause of 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