Tuan Viet, a resident of My Dinh, Hanoi, says he feels proud and moved while visiting cafés decked out in red and yellow flags in the final days of April — a historic moment for the entire country. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)
Cafés across the capital feature elaborate decorations with the Party flag, national flag, and the flag of the National Liberation Front for South Vietnam. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)
Even food and drinks are styled with national flag motifs, reflecting a strong sense of patriotism and love for the country. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)
One of the cafés draws crowds with its creatively designed drinks and cakes, topped with flag decorations — perfect for check-ins and photos. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)
The café interior glows with the red and yellow colors of the national flag. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)
Flag-lined alleys throughout the city also become popular backdrops for young people to check in and take photos. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)
A small alley filled with fluttering flags welcomes streams of visitors capturing the festive spirit of the 50th anniversary. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)
For many photography lovers, this is a chance to capture images filled with national pride. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)
Each street corner in Hanoi is dressed in vibrant red and yellow, creating a festive atmosphere as the country commemorates the 50th anniversary of reunification. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)
Hanoi youth embrace “patriotic cafés” during reunification anniversary celebrations
As Vietnam celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, many cafés across Hanoi transformed their spaces with vibrant patriotic decor — featuring the national flag, the Party flag, and the Liberation flag — drawing in young people for check-ins and celebrations.
