These days, Ba Dinh Square - the heart of Hanoi Capital - is wearing a solemn and brilliant appearance to celebrate the 14th National Congress of the Party, a particularly important political event of the country.
The atmosphere in the square area has become solemn and close, both carrying historical imprints and spreading people's beliefs and expectations on the new development path of the nation.
Records of Lao Dong Newspaper reporters show that, for many days, the renovation and decoration of Ba Dinh Square area has been deployed synchronously and thoroughly.
Along the roads leading to the square and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area, Party flags and national flags are hung solemnly, in a straight line, prominently on a large space background.
The system of banners, posters, and banners promoting the 14th Congress is installed in easy-to-observe locations, with harmonious design, concise content, clearly showing the theme, spirit and meaning of the Congress.
Environmental sanitation and landscape care are also focused on. The lawn at the square is neatly trimmed; green trees, flower beds, and ornamental pots are regularly cared for, creating a green - clean - beautiful space.
Functional forces and related units are on duty, ensuring security and order, guiding people and tourists to visit in accordance with regulations, and maintaining solemnity in the square area.
Not only is it a political and historical space, but during the days of the 14th Party Congress, Ba Dinh Square also became a destination for a large number of people and tourists. Many people take the opportunity to stroll, take photos, and record memorable moments at a time of great national significance.
Present at the square on the morning of January 20, Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan (65 years old, Dong Da ward) shared: "I have come to Ba Dinh Square many times, but these days the emotions are very special. The space is decorated solemnly, clean and beautiful, everywhere you look you can see brilliant flags and flowers. That makes me feel more clearly the atmosphere of a great event of the whole nation".
Meanwhile, Mr. Tran Minh Duc (35 years old, Long Bien ward) said that he and his family brought their young children to the square to both visit and educate their children about historical traditions.
The 14th Congress is a very important event, orienting the country's development in the coming time. Bringing my child to Ba Dinh Square on this occasion, I want him to feel the solemn atmosphere, so that when he grows up, he will understand the role of the Party and the significance of major policies for the future of the country" - Mr. Duc said.
Ba Dinh Square - a place associated with the important historical milestones of the nation, is decorated spaciously and brilliantly towards the Congress, which is a message of the belief, aspiration for development and solidarity of the entire Party and people, towards a strong and prosperous Vietnam in the new period.
