In late August, Hanoi gets more and more lively as National Day (September 2) gets closer. Every street and small alley is decorated with the red and gold-star flag and fresh flowers. It's a beautiful, colorful picture of the thousand-year-old capital.

More than just decorating the streets, National Day is a time for people in Hanoi to show their patriotism and national pride. You can see this in the flags hanging high, the fresh flowers, and the happy smiles on everyone's faces. It's a strong sign of unity and pride.

These days, Hanoi is not just beautiful because of the flags and flowers. It is beautiful because of the people's love for their country and their sense of togetherness. This is the beauty of a heroic capital, where tradition and modern life come together, and everyone is proud to be a citizen of Vietnam.

Shops everywhere are selling flags, T-shirts, and other items to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day. Photo: Khanh Long

Dressed in elegant ao dai, young women in Hanoi walk through the streets around Ba Dinh Square. Photo: Cong Dat

Landmarks like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the National Assembly House, and Doc Lap Street have become popular photo spots for millions. Photo: Cong Dat

Clothing and accessories, from scarves to ribbons, are decorated with the red and gold-star flag to celebrate the anniversary. Photo: Cong Dat

The front of the Presidential Palace is a major attraction, drawing crowds who come to admire and take photos. Photo: Cong Dat

The Hanoi Flag Tower is a must-see destination for the holiday. Photo: Thanh Giang

These days, every street corner is a beautiful spot for a photo. Photo: Thanh Giang

People happily take souvenir photos at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. Photo: Thanh Giang

The Party and national flags are hung on almost every street corner. Photo: Khanh Long

Luong Van Can Street is a vibrant red, with a massive national flag as its centerpiece. Photo: Khanh Long

People have beautifully decorated their alleyways. Photo: Khanh Long

During this time, the streets of Hanoi are always crowded with people taking pictures and sightseeing. Photo: Khanh Long

This is a truly memorable time for foreign tourists to visit Vietnam. Photo: Khanh Long

People take photos at the Hanoi Flag Tower. Photo: Thanh Giang

The National Assembly House is now a popular spot for people to take pictures. Photo: Cong Dat

A shop in the Old Quarter celebrates the 80th anniversary with its festive decorations. Photo: Viet Cuong

After being dismantled, the area of the "Shark Jaw" building is now beautifully adorned with red and gold-star flags. Photo: Viet Cuong

Residents are working together to decorate their streets, hanging flags all along the way. Photo: Cong Dat

Foreign visitors are amazed by the sight of Hanoi's vibrant celebration with flags and flowers. Photo: Viet Cuong

Hanoi's women are celebrating the 80th anniversary by happily taking pictures on the streets. Photo: Hoang Ha

A visit to the Hanoi Flag Tower is a must for this occasion. Photo: Thanh Giang

August Revolution Square is beautifully adorned with flags and banners to celebrate the 80th anniversary. Photo: Thanh Giang

The city's streets are vibrant with the colors of the national flag, a beautiful symbol of national pride. Photo: Hoang Ha