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Flag-raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square: A symbol of Vietnam’s immortality On September 2, 1945, the national flag of Vietnam was first raised in Ba Dinh Square as President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, marking the birth of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. For the past 70 years, the national flag has proudly flown over this historic square, becoming a symbol of the country’s immortality. Every day, at 6 am, a flag-raising ceremony is held in front of the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The soldiers of Mission 275 of the President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum’s Protection High Command march in formation to the flagpole, accompanied by the song, “Marching under the Military Flag”. The parade is led by soldiers bearing the “Determined to Win” military flag, followed by 34 soldiers representing the first cadres and soldiers of the Vietnam Propaganda Unit of the Liberation Army, established in 1944, and the predecessors of the Vietnam People’s Army. With precision and pr...

The ‘Melodies of Hanoi’ vinyl record is a timeless collection of classic songs that capture the essence of Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi. Featured on this record are songs about the city’s air defense alert, the nostalgic tinkling of the streetcar, and the iconic flag-raising ceremony at 6 a.m. in Ba Dinh Square, a long-standing tradition that has become synonymous with the identity of Hanoians across generations. For the first time, sound engineers recorded the sacred flag-raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square, and this historic event was immortalized on the ‘Melodies of Hanoi’ record with vividness and authenticity. This special release by Hanoi Radio and Television commemorates the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the capital and the broadcaster. It is a tribute to the rich history and cultural heritage of Hanoi, presented through a unique blend of music and familiar sounds. The vinyl record is a compilation of Hanoi’s most famous songs and the city’s familiar sounds. Pho...

Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet chairs the event with grace and dignity. Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet’s speech underscores the event’s importance, highlighting the bloc’s burgeoning political, cultural, and economic prowess. The ceremony, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ headquarters in Hanoi, is graced by the presence of Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet, senior Vietnamese officials, and representatives from ASEAN member states and partner nations. The honor guard stands ready at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters as preparations for the ASEAN flag-raising ceremony commence. The ASEAN flag embodies the association’s spirit of solidarity, friendship, and cooperation, along with the shared aspirations for peace, stability, and prosperity among all member countries within the ASEAN Community. The ASEAN flag-raising ceremony is a tribute to the bloc’s shared values and commitments to its people. ...