Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi

The square is near the Ho Chi Minh complex is called Ba Dinh square, where lots of important national historical events in modern history took place.

The square was firstly developed by French colony and known as Round Point Pugininer. On September 2nd, 1945 ( Vietnam National Day), Ho Chi Minh has read the Vietnam Independence Declaration. In the Declaration, he quoted for people to hear about French and the United States’s Independence Declaration that “All men are created equal and that everyone has the right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness”. Representatives from all social sectors comprise of workers, youth, educators, soldiers, cheered over the country’s unity and independence is that historical moments. About 24 years later, the square also hosted the funeral of Ho Chi Minh. It was the same crowd who mourned and cried in the rain to send off their revere leader. It was then decided by in-power Vietnamese government that Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum was built on the square so that the national hero can be forever remembered. Nowadays, Vietnam culture travel with Ba Dinh square is one of some green and unoccupied areas of urban Hanoi. Many important events like parades and commemoration of veterans, took place at the square. Interestingly, In spite of its solemnity during the day, during the night time, the square is a popular gathering place for the local: families who want a walk, old people who want to exercise and friends who want to hang out. Paying a visit to Ba Dinh Square can be associated with a day or half-day trip to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One-pillar Pagoda. » Also you like our Halong Vietnam - http://minmaxvn.wordpress.com/about/