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Vietnam celebrates 81st National Day and honors President Ho

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Vietnam marked its 81st National Day and the August Revolution on September 2, 2026, through extensive nationwide and diplomatic commemorations. The holiday also coincided with the 57th anniversary of the passing of President Ho Chi Minh. In Hanoi, high-ranking leaders, including General Secretary and President To Lam, led delegations in paying respects at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Presidential Palace relic site (House 67). Similar memorial ceremonies were conducted in Nghe An province at the Kim Lien Special National Relic Site. Other regional observances included flag-raising ceremonies in Lung Cu, community events in Phu Tho, and social welfare activities conducted by border guards in Quang Tri. Local celebrations included the official designation of Quang Ninh as a city and various cultural events, such as traditional boat racing in Hue and music programs in Hanoi. The holiday also featured the celebration of Vietnam Music Day and the launch of major infrastructure projects in Ho Chi Minh City. Public festivities included fireworks displays in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Diplomatic observances expanded to include events in the United States, South Korea, and Austria. In San Francisco, the Vietnamese flag was raised at City Hall, where Mayor Daniel Lurie designated September 2, 2026, as a ‘Day of Heritage and Friendship’. In Daegu, South Korea, the VK Connect 2026 forum focused on digital innovation and high-tech collaboration. In Vienna, ~~Austria, a ceremony attended by~~ Austrian National Council President Walter Rosenkranz and Vietnam's Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh ~~marked the occasion. Austrian~~ attended a ceremony where officials praised the progress of bilateral friendship over the past 54 years, ~~specifically~~ highlighting Vietnam’s role in strengthening cooperation between Austria and ASEAN. Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang outlined development goals to become a modern industrial country by 2030 and a high-income nation by 2045.

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