The delegation included Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Tran Thanh Man, along with a number of former Party, State and Government leaders.

The delegation of national leaders at President Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum in Hanoi.

The delegation also laid flowers at the Monument for Heroic Martyrs at Bac Son street.

The same day, a number of delegations, including those from the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Public Security and Hanoi also paid homage to late President Ho Chi Minh and the heroic martyrs.

President Ho Chi Minh led the Vietnamese nation to success in the struggle for national independence.

On September 2, 1945, he read the Declaration of Independence, declaring to the world the foundation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Over the past 50 years, the President’s testament has been the torchlight for Vietnam’s revolution.

President Ho Chi Minh was a talented leader, a national hero who devoted all his life to the national independence and freedom and happiness of the people while tirelessly striving for peace and progress in the world.

The same day, a delegation of the Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City paid tribute to the late President at the Ho Chi Minh Museum’s branch in the city.

Vietnam’s National Day marked in Canada, Hong Kong

The Canada – Vietnam Society (CVS) held a ceremony in Toronto, Canada on August 22 celebrating the 74th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day (September 2). 

Airlines offer nearly 242,000 extra seats during National Day holiday

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and low-cost airline Jetstar Pacific will supply nearly 242,000 more seats on domestic routes from August 30 to September 2 to meet increasing travel demand during the National Day (September 2) holiday.

Ho Chi Minh city prepares for fireworks to celebrate National Day

Ho Chi Minh City will organize fireworks shows at three locations to mark National Day on September 2.

Vietnam Railways to provide more trains on National Day

The railways sector has announced the addition of more trains to meet increasing travel demands on the occasion of the National Day (September 2).

State employees to get three days off to celebrate National Day

State employees nationwide will get three days off for the occasion of the 74th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2019).

Source: VNA