The Hanoi People's Committee on June 11 held a meeting to prepare for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 2025) and National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 2025).

According to Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports Pham Xuan Tai, the celebration, including a grand ceremony and a parade, will take place on the morning of September 2 at Ba Dinh Square and along major streets in central Hanoi.

The event is expected to draw around 40,000 participants, including invited guests, civilians, ceremonial forces, and on-duty units.

These commemorative events are of national importance and will attract the attention of leaders of the Party and State, central agencies, provinces and cities, diplomatic missions, international organizations, and both domestic and foreign press, as well as the general public.

Tai said that, based on the tasks assigned by the Central Steering Committee and lessons learned from previous events such as the 70th National Day celebration in 2015 and the 50th Anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Reunification in 2025, the Hanoi People's Committee and local departments and agencies have implemented 10 key task groups.

These include the design, construction, and operation of symbolic floats such as the National Emblem float, the float carrying a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh, and the 80th National Day emblem float. The city is also mobilizing large civilian forces to participate.

Plans are being developed to ensure public security, traffic order, and absolute safety. This includes anti-terrorism drills, crowd control, and fire prevention and firefighting preparedness.

Environmental efforts include deploying sanitation teams, transporting waste, and maintaining a clean and green environment. The city will install and operate around 612 mobile toilets along parade routes, especially in Ba Dinh Square and other high-traffic areas.

Healthcare and emergency response plans are also underway, with ambulances, medical personnel, equipment, and supplies to be stationed at training sites, rehearsals, and during the main event to handle medical emergencies, disease prevention, and food safety issues.

In terms of infrastructure, the city will install stages, grandstands with 30,000 seats, four large LED screens, and extensive visual propaganda materials. Loudspeakers will be placed along parade routes, including 400 street speakers and five major audio clusters at key points.

On logistics, Hanoi is finalizing policies to support all participating units, including travel arrangements for delegates and public participants, and selecting appropriate commemorative gifts for guests.

At the meeting, representatives from departments and agencies discussed the implementation of tasks assigned to six supporting subcommittees: Parade; Content, Propaganda and Health; Security and Traffic; Environment and Sanitation; Logistics and Supplies; and Protocol and Reception.

To ensure smooth execution, the Department of Culture and Sports proposed that the city regularly convene subcommittee meetings to track progress, resolve bottlenecks, and enforce coordination across all agencies.

It also urged department heads and subcommittee leads to focus on their assigned duties, keep to the timeline, and maintain close and timely coordination with other teams.

Deputy Chairpersons of the Hanoi People's Committee stressed the importance of early preparation and clearly defined responsibilities in line with central directives.

They noted lessons from previous large-scale events, such as the need for controlling access to inner-city areas, preparing for changes in weather, and ensuring electricity and sanitation infrastructure support.

Nguyen Doan Toan, Head of the Hanoi Party Committee's Commission for Publicity and Mass Mobilization, commended the proactive preparations by all units.

He said that Hanoi had quickly identified and assumed its responsibilities and that a detailed master plan would be approved before June 15. Of the planned activities, nine will be conducted in coordination with central authorities, while 22 will be led independently by the city.

He urged the organizing committee to promptly complete the assignment of responsibilities and the establishment of the six subcommittees, with clear designations for each task to ensure seamless execution.

Toan also emphasized the need for high-level forecasting and contingency planning, especially to accommodate large crowds in terms of food safety, sanitation, and accommodations.

He called for the early development of the cultural program, visual and stage designs, and propaganda materials so that they could be reviewed and approved for political appropriateness.

"All work must proceed simultaneously and with urgency," he said.

On media communications, Toan urged the Propaganda Subcommittee to develop a detailed communication plan, ensuring that both central and local media actively cover the event from the outset.

The campaign should highlight the historic significance of the August Revolution and National Day, and the development of Hanoi and the country over the past 80 years.

He stressed the importance of consistent messaging and accurate information to avoid misinformation.

After hearing reports and suggestions from various departments, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh, also Head of the Organizing Committee for the event, commended the proactive approach of all units.

He reminded them to draw lessons from past events and remain prepared for every possible scenario, ensuring no detail is overlooked. Thanh also called for early approvals from central authorities on all city-level tasks.

He agreed with the departments' proposals and requested the City People's Committee Office to finalize and issue the official celebration plan before June 15.

The chairman emphasized that hosting responsibilities must be carried out thoughtfully and respectfully, with special attention given to welcoming delegates and ensuring public participation.

Security must be strictly maintained, he added.

Thanh also stressed that information and communications efforts must be unified and flexible to effectively inspire public excitement and pride, reflecting the elegant and cultured spirit of the people of Hanoi.

"With the shared spirit of pride in Hanoi's reputation and honor, all departments must remain proactive and responsive," he said.