At Dong Dang walking street, cultural and sports activities are organized enthusiastically, attracting a large number of villagers to attend. Children wear red shirts, flap around; the elderly sit together, telling old stories about the National Day holidays during the subsidy period.
Ms. Vi Thi Hang (Dong Dang commune) shared: "Every National Day holiday, I want to return to the gateway to the border to clearly feel the sacredness of independence and freedom. Seeing the people smiling, seeing the national flag flying on the landmark, my heart filled with indescribable pride.
Ms. Ha Thi Thiet (68 years old, Nung ethnic group, living in the old Dong Dang town) was moved: "Since the country was still at war and in difficulty, the old Dong Dang town has been one of the places that suffered the Border War of 1979 with countless difficulties. Having gone through many ups and downs, Dong Dang has now become a bustling border town, more than anyone else, we clearly understand the value of independence and freedom".
In the atmosphere of celebrating National Day on September 2, many people across the country were present at Fansipan peak, wearing red shirts together, participating in the National Flag Ceremony and singing "Marching Song". The Upper Flag Ceremony took place in a solemn atmosphere, people placed their hands on their left chest, and sang the National Anthem on the roof of the Indochina house.
In the vast space, admiring the majestic clouds and mountains from a height of 3,143m, everyone was filled with pride and gratitude for the values that their ancestors had devoted their lives to protecting.
Mr. Dao Tien Trien - a tourist from Hai Phong shared: "I feel excited, moved, and proud to be able to participate in sauting the flag and singing the National Anthem on Fansipan peak. Through this activity, I clearly feel the connection of patriotism and national unity".
According to Lao Dong, at Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area and the villages at the foot of the mountain are decorated with thousands of red flags with yellow stars, creating a beautiful scene. On September 2, tourist areas in Sa Pa and the Central Stadium connected with LED displays to serve people to watch the parade and parade live at Ba Dinh Square.
From early morning, nearly 300 people including veterans, police officers, soldiers, Military Command, youth union members and staff of the Sa Pa Culture - Sports - Communication Center, along with a large number of local people and domestic and foreign tourists, were present at the football field. On the blue sky, the red flag with a yellow star flying makes the atmosphere even more solemn and emotional.
Although he is nearly 80 years old this year, Mr. Dao Van Dan, a second-class disabled soldier in Sa Pa 7 residential group, Sa Pa ward, still woke up very early to attend the ceremony with his teammates. Mr. Dan emotionally shared: "These moments remind me of the arduous wartime, and I am proud to still live in peace today, witnessing the maturity and growth of the country".
Also with that emotion, veteran Le Van Tien (Sa Pa 6 residential group, Sa Pa ward), who participated in the fight to protect the northern border in 1979, expressed his pride when he witnessed the parade on the big screen...
