The Dawn of a New Era: Flag Raising in Ba Dinh Square

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 pride, the soldiers halt at the base of the flagpole and raise the flag to the top of the 29-meter-high pole. As the sun sets, the flag-lowering ceremony commences at 9 pm. The national flag is lowered and folded with respect before the President Ho Chi Minh saluting rite.

These ceremonies hold great significance for the Vietnamese people, filling them with a sense of pride and patriotism.

By Tran Thanh Giang
Soldiers carrying the national flag across President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum to conclude the ceremony.
The soldiers with the national flag return to their formation.
Soldiers bearing the national flag with pride.
The national flag is slowly and gracefully lowered.
The flag-carrying team meticulously folds the national flag.
The national flag proudly flying at Ba Dinh Square after the flag-raising ceremony.
Soldiers standing tall at the ceremony, honoring the national flag.
The national flag is pulled to the top of the 29-meter-high flagpole with precision.
Soldiers marching towards President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum with determination during the ceremony.
The national flag is raised slowly and gracefully, accompanied by the national song.
Three soldiers from the flag-carrying team prepare to raise the flag with honor.
The flag-raising ceremony, a daily national rite, takes place in front of President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum.
The flag-raising ceremony is held at the iconic Ba Dinh Square.
Final preparations for the flag-raising ceremony, ensuring a smooth and dignified process.
  • Keywords: Vietnam, flag-raising ceremony, Ba Dinh Square, national pride, history, soldiers, President Ho Chi Minh
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