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Vietnam celebrates 81st National Day and commemorates Ho Chi Minh
Vietnam celebrated its 81st National Day on September 2, 2026, marked by widespread commemorative activities across the country. High-ranking officials, including General Secretary and State President To Lam, paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum and House 67 in Hanoi, honoring his legacy and the historic Declaration of Independence.
In various provinces, ceremonies were held to honor Ho Chi Minh's memory, including at his birthplace in Nghe An. Regional celebrations included flag-raising ceremonies in Lung Cu, community events in Phu Tho, and social welfare activities by border guards in Quang Tri. The holiday also saw significant economic and social milestones, such as the official establishment of Quang Ninh as a city and the launch of major infrastructure projects in Ho Chi Minh City.
International relations were also highlighted, with Vietnamese officials in Laos emphasizing the special strategic bond between Vietnam and Laos, and Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan engaging in multilateral meetings at the SCO Plus Summit in Kyrgyzstan. Additionally, the nation celebrated its musical heritage through events marking Vietnam Music Day.
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Abyei · Embassy of Vietnam in Singapore · Ho Chi Minh · Lao People's Democratic Republic · Laos · National Day of Vietnam · Perth · Perth City Hall · Pham Gia Túc · Quảng Ninh · Singapore · To Lam
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- [● 5 SOURCES] President Ho Chi Minh passed away 57 years ago on September 2, 1969. anninhthudo.vn · htv.vn · mekongasean.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn
- [● 16 SOURCES] Vietnam marks its 81st National Day on September 2, 2026. anninhthudo.vn · baophutho.vn · baoquangninh.vn · baotintuc.vn · nnmt.net.vn · +6 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Quang Ninh has officially become a city. baoquangninh.vn
- [● 4 SOURCES] General Secretary and State President To Lam visited Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and House 67 to pay respects. mekongasean.vn · thuonghieusanpham.vn · news.tuoitre.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vietnamese peacekeeping forces held a National Day celebration in Abyei.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Vietnamese Consulate General in Perth organized an 81st National Day celebration.