Ignoring the rainin the evening of National Day, thousands of people flocked to the places where fireworks were displayed to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2015).
During the celebration, fireworks were displayed at five places, including the Sword Lake, the Unification Park, My Dinh National Stadium, Nguyen Hoang Ton Park (Tay Ho District) and Van Quan Lake (Ha Dong District).
By Tran Thanh Giang
Enjoying fireworks in the rain is an unforgettable experience for Hanoians and tourists.
Wonderful fireworks at night.
A multi-colour painting in the sky over Hanoi.
A corner of the Sword Lake during the event.
Although it is rainy, the fireworks festival still satisfies viewers.
The fireworks displays last for 15 minutes.
Fireworks displays blasted off in five places at 9pm.
People flock to Hanoi’s streets to welcome Vietnam’s National Day.
A beautiful fireworks performance to celebrate Vietnam’s National Day.
Fireworks shows at different places.
Hanoians have not enjoyed such an impressive fireworks performance for many years.
The Sword Lake looks brilliant with lights and fireworks.
Colourful fireworks at the Sword Lake.