According to records, from mid-July until now, especially on weekends, the area in front of President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the National Assembly building and the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have become a meeting place for many groups of young people and families. Under the gentle autumn sunlight, the crowd carrying flags and flowers creates an atmosphere that is both solemn and bustling.
Talking to reporters, Ms. Bui Thi Ngoc Mai (Nam Tu Liem ward) said that she wanted to capture beautiful moments at a place of sacred significance.
"Ba Dinh Square is where Uncle Ho read the Declaration of Independence. Therefore, I want to come here to take a photo shoot of Ao Dai as a beautiful memory of my years of living and studying in Hanoi," Ms. Mai shared.
Meanwhile, Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Trang (Phuong Liet ward) gave a more realistic reason when deciding to take photos early.
"I took the opportunity to go early because when the Square starts to build a grandstand for the celebration, it will be very crowded. Second, the weather in Hanoi in early autumn is currently very cool, ideal for taking outdoor photos," said Ms. Trang.
Explaining her choice of outfit, Ms. Trang said: "Ao Dai is a symbol of the beauty and pride of the nation. On big holidays, I always want to wear Ao Dai to spread those values".
Not only the people of the capital, this atmosphere also attracts many tourists from far away. Mr. Hoang Hoang, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, could not hide his emotions: "This year is an important milestone, in the hearts of every Vietnamese person there is a source of pride. Everyone wants to preserve the memorable moment at this historical site".
According to the people, the number of people coming to take photos will continue to increase at the end of August. To ensure a smooth photo shoot, people and tourists should prepare hats, hats, drinking water and especially follow the instructions of the authorities to ensure traffic safety and security in the area.
