(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s celebrations the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2) draw a lot of foreign visitors who also joined with Vietnamese people to celebrate the special occasion.
 People spend overnight on the streets, waiting to see the parade. (Photo: Dong Toan/VOV) |
Many foreigners could not hide their emotions, surprise, and admiration for the spirit of solidarity, patriotism, and national pride of the Vietnamese people.
“I think it's amazing to walk around the street. I see so many flags and so many people happy and celebrating, kids too, and older people. It shows me how much Vietnamese people love their country.”
“I saw some helicopters and I was very impressed by that. Everyone is wearing white and red, which is super nice. It shows the collective unification of the country, which is really nice.”
“We feel really good here in Vietnam. We saw a lot of decorations, and I think it's good to show tourists your history. It's really exciting and really good to have this celebration.”
 People on both sides of the street greet the parade formations. (Photo: VTC News) |
 Leo, a tourist from the UK, joined the crowds in Hanoi from early morning. (Photo: Anh Huyen/VOV5) |
“I think it’s really exciting. Everybody seems really friendly and happy, so I think they’re all looking forward to the celebration. I’ve never been to Vietnam before. I just feel people are really happy at this moment,” said Leo, a British tourist.
The foreign visitors have been impressed by the scale of the celebrations with solemn parades and the festive atmosphere on the streets, as well as the cultural depth and spirit of the Vietnamese people.
 A group of foreign visitors share their excitement with the celebration in Hanoi. (Photo: Anh Huyen/VOV5) |
Rajesh Ananda, a tourist from Singapore, said: “I think it was the music. It gives you a sense of how much people feel it, and you feel it inside because of the music and everyone wearing the colors. It’s the ambience, basically the music, the way people behave, and the flags everywhere. The flags, the colors, and definitely the music are the things that impress the most when you’re here on these days.”
Visiting Vietnam on this special occasion, many tourists said they would never forget this wonderful experience, where they felt part of Vietnam’s historic memory.