From early morning, the roads leading to Ba Dinh Square became bustling. The sidewalk area in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, the roads and locations around Ba Dinh Square, in front of President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum gathered many people, tourists, especially family groups, friends and young people coming to take photos.
Although the number of people increased, sightseeing and photography activities took place relatively orderly. Many groups actively lined up, giving way to each other to record photos with the national flag and the space of Ba Dinh Square.
Many people prepared costumes in advance, bringing flags, flowers or small items to create accents for the photo set. Some families choose to hire photographers to capture moments on this special occasion.
Ms. Doan Thu Ha (31 years old, Hanoi) said that her family had planned to go to Ba Dinh Square to take photos from the beginning of the week. The couple brought their young child here early in the morning to avoid the hot weather and limit the time to wait.
My family wants to save a set of photos on National Day. The children are still young, so this is also an opportunity for them to better understand the landmarks associated with the country's history. The atmosphere these days is very special, everywhere you go you see red flags with yellow stars," Ms. Ha shared.
The space around Ba Dinh Square these days is also decorated with many clusters of flowers, national flags and highlights serving people and tourists. Many people take the opportunity to record images in front of President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, then spend time visiting nearby locations.
Some people brought cameras, phones and accessories to take their own photos on the theme of National Day. Freelance photographers were also present in this area, meeting the increasing demand for photography in the days leading up to the holiday.
Ms. Dinh Thi Thuy Chi (24 years old, Hanoi) and her husband, Mr. Hoang Hai Nam, also chose Ba Dinh Square to take a family photo set. After many delays, this year they had the opportunity to capture moments by the national flag.
I feel proud to wear traditional ao dai and take photos with my family. Last year, I missed the opportunity to attend the A80 event. Perhaps I have to wait another 20 years to witness a similar event," Ms. Chi shared.
Increased photography demand also leads to the bustle of accompanying services. Mr. Hoang Duc Vuong, a photographer in Hanoi, said that each photoshoot usually lasts about two hours, with prices ranging from 1.5-2 million VND depending on the number of customers, time and location. Some photographers also provide makeup, hair styling, lighting equipment and posing support services.
People and tourists should come to President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the sun and crowded times. At the same time, bring water, hand fans, wear appropriate clothes and eat breakfast fully to ensure health when outdoor activities.
