The National Day (or Independence Day) is one of the most significant holidays in the Vietnamese calendar. This day September 2nd marks the day revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence from France. If this is for a regular year, across the country, Vietnamese commemorate this monumental occasion with flags, cheerful festivities and fireworks at night. If you’re in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang, head out into the streets to join the locals in an exuberant celebration of Vietnamese patriotism and pride.
Ho Chi Minh City from above 
Happy Independence Day, Mr Pigeon!
This year, the National Day could have been the quietest public holiday for Vietnam in a very long time. As the majority of residents in Ho Chi Minh City have been practicing strict social distancing over the past two months, reporter – photographer – journalist Ngo Tran Hai An “Quỷ Cốc Tử” have help us to capture life in Ho Chi Minh City from various angles.
Ho Chi Minh City from above
Who are the owners of the city now?
A soldier on his shopping mission to help Ho Chi Minh City’s residents during Social Distancing
Public security officers on duty on the street
Social Distancing Propaganda
Saigon by Night
Saigon Bridge at night
A cat on the empty street at night
Take care and see you soon!
Photo Credits: Quỷ Cốc Tử
Australian Hospitality Alumni Network Vietnam 
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