Stunning fireworks displays lit up Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City skies as Vietnam marked the 80th anniversary of National Day.
The 9 p.m. fireworks show on September 2 celebrated the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day at various traditional locations in Hanoi.
Fireworks were launched from Hoan Kiem Lake, Thong Nhat Park, West Lake, the National Sports Complex, Lac Long Quan Flower Garden, and Van Quan Lake.
The view from the Hoan Kiem Lake area.
“This year marks 80 years since National Day. The atmosphere is much livelier than in previous years. Everyone is thrilled as this is a national celebration,” shared two young people from Cau Giay District.
The 15-minute firework show featured 3,600 high-level shells and 540 low-level launchers. The total cost was approximately 13.45 billion VND (about 548,000 USD).
Fireworks illuminated the skies above My Dinh Stadium.
At Bach Dang Wharf Park in Ho Chi Minh City, light rain caused the fireworks to appear hazy and less visually striking than usual.
Despite the rain, many people stayed out to enjoy the National Day fireworks display.