Fun and entertainment on National Day, September 2nd.

The festive atmosphere celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2nd has spread throughout Hanoi and many other localities, creating a series of unique events that have attracted widespread public attention.

Hanoi : A series of spectacular events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day.

The series of activities ranges from grand national concerts, traditional and modern art programs, national parades and marches to cultural exhibitions, creative spaces, experiential zones, talk shows, and entertainment activities for young people.

On September 1st and 2nd, the city will simultaneously host a series of large-scale art, culture, and entertainment events in many key areas, creating a vibrant festive atmosphere throughout the city.

National-level military parade and march

The parade is expected to gather more than 40,000 people, including armed forces, civilians, and parade contingents from four guest countries, and will take place with national-level solemnity at Ba Dinh Square.

General rehearsal of the military parade and procession.

Photo: TN

The event, a grand ceremony combining a festive atmosphere, music , and vibrant visuals, celebrates the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution and Vietnam's National Day. It will take place from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on September 2nd at Ba Dinh Square and central streets (Hung Vuong, Hoang Dieu, Kim Ma, Lieu Giai, etc.).

Concert celebrating 80 years of the journey towards Independence, Freedom, and Happiness.

This feast of music, light, and modern technology recreates 80 years of the nation's glorious history, inspiring aspirations for sustainable development.

Directed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and chaired by the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet Theatre, in collaboration with major art units, the program is divided into three parts: The Path to Independence and Unification; Aspiration for the Fatherland; and My Homeland, Never Before So Beautiful . Over 300 artists, singers, and musicians will participate, including People's Artist Thanh Lam, Meritorious Artist Dang Duong, Meritorious Artist Vu Thang Loi, My Tam, Tung Duong, Soobin Hoang Son, Den, Trong Tan, Pham Thu Ha, the Oplus group, the Ngu Cung band, the Dong Thoi Gian group, etc. The program will take place from 8 PM on September 1st at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi.

Artist Tung Duong

Photo: FBNV

Artist Soobin Hoang Son

Photo: FBNV

Artist Pham Thu Ha

Photo: FBNV

High-altitude artistic fireworks display

The program will be held from 9 PM to 9:15 PM at 5 key locations (Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, Thong Nhat Park, Van Quan Lake, and My Dinh National Stadium).

Alongside the high-altitude fireworks display, audiences will enjoy spectacular, large-scale artistic programs combining music, dance, and modern performances, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere.

The "Under the Golden Star" art program will take place at 8 PM on September 2nd at My Dinh National Stadium, organized by Thang Long Music and Dance Theatre in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Sports and the People's Committee of Tu Liem Ward.

The "Immortal Epic" art program will take place at 7:30 PM on September 2nd at the Lac Long Quan Flower Garden Stage, Tay Ho Ward, and is staged by the Hanoi Cheo Theatre in collaboration with various departments and the Tay Ho Ward People's Committee.

The art program "The Triumphal Song Resounds Forever, " organized by the Hanoi Drama Theatre in collaboration with other art units of the city, combines singing, dancing, music, and drama, and will take place at 7:30 PM on September 2nd at Van Quan Lake, Ha Dong Ward.

The Hanoi Traditional and Creative Space 2025 exhibition showcases the essence of the capital city while creating an interactive, entertaining, and learning space. It is open free of charge from 9 AM to 10 PM from August 28th to September 5th at the East Courtyard, National Exhibition Center, Truong Sa Street, Dong Anh Commune.

The entertainment program, featuring performances, talk shows, and networking events for the gaming industry, was scripted and directed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Department of Broadcasting, Television and Electronic Information) and the Department of Performing Arts. It took place on September 2nd at the square stage in Block A, National Exhibition Center.

Ho Chi Minh City : Live broadcast of an art program from three wards in Saigon, Binh Duong , and Vung Tau.

Ho Chi Minh City is organizing a special art program that will be broadcast live at 7:30 PM on September 2nd on HTV9 and other media platforms of the city. With the theme "Starlight of Independence," the event will take place on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in Saigon; in Vung Tau, it will be held at Thuy Van Park Square (Tam Thang Monument Square); and in Binh Duong, it will be at the Central Park of the new city.

Stage design at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street.

Photo: Organizing Committee

The program, organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports - City Arts Center, with general director Tran Vi My, features the participation of Meritorious Artist Le Thien, Cam Van, Hien Thuc, Ho Trung Dung, Thanh Ngoc, Ta Quang Thang, Thao Trang, CeCe Truong, Chinh Hung, Dang Quan, Leo Minh Tuan, Jack Long, My Phon, Phuong Nam Choir, Nhat Nguyet group, ABC Kids dance group, MTV.SG, Mat Troi, ABC, HBSO, Lido, and the City Arts Center circus group…

High-altitude fireworks display

On the evening of September 2nd, Ho Chi Minh City will hold a 15-minute fireworks display, from 9 PM to 9:15 PM, at three high-altitude fireworks locations: the area at the entrance to the Saigon River tunnel (An Khanh Ward), the New City Center (Binh Duong Ward), and the central square of Bai Sau Beach (Vung Tau Ward).

Additionally, there is a low-altitude fireworks display at Dam Sen Cultural Park (Binh Thoi Ward).

National Day Book Fair

Ho Chi Minh City's Book Street is organizing a book fair to celebrate National Day on September 2nd, featuring thousands of new book titles. Cultural goods and souvenir stalls are also offering many special promotions and discounts, along with interactive corners and photo opportunities for young readers.

National Day Book Fair

Photo: Q.TRAN

At Thu Duc Book Street (until September 7th), various activities are also continuously taking place: a book fair celebrating National Day on September 2nd; and a special "Young Sprouts" stage with an artistic performance program celebrating 80 years - "Proud of our land - culture accompanying the nation."

On this occasion, Phuong Nam Book Publishing House and the Vietnam Writers Association Publishing House introduce to readers a Special Study on Hoang Sa and Truong Sa, edited by Dr. Nguyen Nha. The book compiles foundational and meticulous research papers by many reputable scholars: Hoang Xuan Han, Thai Van Kiem, Vo Long Te, etc. Based on ancient Vietnamese and Western historical sources, the material analyzes toponymy and actual sovereignty enforcement activities, contributing to affirming historical truth and strengthening the legal basis in the struggle to protect the sacred maritime sovereignty of the Fatherland.

In addition to the recently released work "The August Revolution of 1945: The First Great Victory of the Vietnamese Nation in the 20th Century" by Professor, Doctor, and People's Teacher Trinh Nhu and Associate Professor, Doctor Tran Trong Tho, the Ho Chi Minh City General Publishing House also contributed a collection of children's poems titled "Little Ones Love the Fatherland" (author Cao Mai Trang, illustrations by Nhat Anh Pham).

From August 29th to September 7th, the exhibition "We - The Journey of Two Artists Cao Thi Duoc and Nguyen The Hung" will be held at Chillala - House of Art (75 Xuan Thuy Street, An Khanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City).

Fireworks displays and exhibitions will be held in many provinces and cities.

Hue City: Free admission to Hue's heritage sites on September 2nd, including the Imperial Citadel, Tu Duc Mausoleum, Khai Dinh Mausoleum, Minh Mang Mausoleum, Hue Royal Antiquities Museum, An Dinh Palace, Hon Chen Palace, etc., for Vietnamese citizens. Free entry hours are from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. A traditional boat race will be held on the Perfume River on September 2nd. A series of large-scale sporting events will also take place: Hue Sport Festival 2025 (12 sports); National Youth Pickleball Championship (over 300 athletes); Hue City Open Badminton Tournament…

Reenacting the ritual of passing on the sacred incense at Ngo Mon Gate in Hue.

PHOTO: LE DINH HOANG

Quang Tri: A special art program, "Quang Tri - Convergence and Radiance," will take place at Ho Chi Minh Square (Dong Hoi Ward) and at the Provincial Cultural and Film Center (Nam Dong Ha Ward) at 8 PM on September 2nd, followed by low-altitude fireworks displays at both locations.

The traditional boat racing and swimming festival on the Kien Giang River, held annually on September 2nd, attracts a large number of tourists.

PHOTO: BA CUONG

On August 31st and September 1st, a traditional boat racing and swimming festival took place on the Kien Giang River; the decision to classify the site as a national historical monument was announced, and the "Historical site where 16 young volunteers sacrificed their lives at Long Dai Ferry Terminal 2 in September 1972" was inaugurated (in Le Thuy commune).

Da Nang: Free entry to the Marble Mountains scenic area and many museums such as the Da Nang Museum, the Cham Sculpture Museum, the Fine Arts Museum, etc., on September 2nd.

The Da Nang Concert, themed "Da Nang - Connecting the Future" (at 8 PM on September 2nd), will take place in a unique stage space at the facade of the Da Nang Museum, featuring Meritorious Artist Quang Hao, singer Dinh Trang, conductor Xuan Hung, violinist Trinh Minh Hien, and singers from the Trung Vuong Theater in Da Nang…

The exhibition "Temple of Literature - National University: A Cultural Space from a Thousand Years of Knowledge"; the Da Nang Young Artists Exhibition 2025…

The tourism industry is launching the "Enjoy Da Nang - New Multi-Experience" program with many attractive offers and gifts, especially the "3 Experience Passports: Da Nang Food Tour, Da Nang Heritage Tour, Da Nang Green Tour" program…

Can Tho City: At 2 PM on September 2nd, the first Caltex Havoline Cub Prix National Motorcycle Championship (Round 3) will take place at Can Tho Stadium, with 60 athletes from across the country competing. That evening, at 9:30 PM, the city will have fireworks displays at three locations: Tay Do Park (Hung Phu Ward), Xa No Park (Vi Tan Ward), and the 5A Urban Area (Phu Loi Ward).

Can Tho organizes a motorcycle race to celebrate National Day on September 2nd.

PHOTO: THANH DUY

The Can Tho City Museum is organizing a photo exhibition titled "80 Years - Can Tho Proudly Developing and Reaching Further," featuring a special exhibition of "Flowers of the Land" including ancient ceramic artifacts from Southern Vietnam such as Cay Mai ceramics (Saigon), Bien Hoa ceramics (Dong Nai), and Lai Thieu ceramics (Binh Duong).

Tay Ninh: Starting at 9 PM on September 2nd, Tay Ninh province will hold fireworks displays in Long An and Tan Ninh wards. Each location is expected to have 120 low-altitude fireworks displays lasting 15 minutes.

From August 30th to September 2nd, a unique "leaf market" takes place on the summit of Ba Den Mountain, featuring over 30 stalls selling local specialties and characteristic cuisine. Locals are given Bodhi leaves to use for exchanging and trading goods.

Ca Mau: At 9:30 PM on September 2nd, fireworks will be simultaneously launched at two locations: Phan Ngoc Hien Square (An Xuyen Ward) and Hung Vuong Square (Bac Lieu Ward). Also at Hung Vuong Square, lasting until September 5th, an exhibition themed "Love for the Sea and Islands of the Homeland" will display nearly 300 news and art photographs about Truong Sa, the DK1 platform, and the sacred sea and islands of the Fatherland.

An Giang: Low-altitude fireworks will be launched at 7 PM on September 2nd at Tran Quang Khai Square (Rach Gia Ward) and the old airport runway in Phu Quoc Special Economic Zone.

Dong Thap: An artistic fireworks display will take place on the evening of September 2nd at Hung Vuong Square (Dao Thanh Ward), featuring approximately 120 low-altitude fireworks displays lasting 15 minutes.

Scene from the movie

PHOTO: Provided by the manufacturer

RED RAIN HEADS TOWARDS 300 BILLION VND REVENUE MARK

Released in theaters on August 22nd, the film "Red Rain" has so far grossed over 250 billion VND and is aiming for the 300 billion VND mark.

"Red Rain," produced by the People's Army Film Studio, recreates the 81-day and 81-night battle at Quang Tri Citadel in 1972. Directed by Meritorious Artist Dang Thai Huyen, the film features a main cast including Ha Anh, Do Nhat Hoang, Steven Nguyen, Le Hoang Long, Phuong Nam, and others.

During this holiday season, the film continues to be widely screened in theaters nationwide.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/vui-choi-giai-tri-dip-quoc-khanh-29-185250830182322653.htm