Alley 193 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street (District 3) has become a popular photo spot, attracting numerous young visitors. Large-sized national and party flags, hung on the walls and printed at an impressive scale, were set up by a local café in honor of this historic milestone.

This small alley was recently decorated but has quickly drawn crowds, with nearly a hundred visitors each day. Most young people prefer to visit in the morning for a cooler atmosphere and better natural light for photos.

According to Yen Nhi from Binh Thanh District, sharing images and videos featuring the national flag on social media helps spread patriotism and national pride, especially during this historic month of April.

Huynh Mai Ngoc Yen from District 12 braided her hair and wore a traditional scarf to recreate the image of a Southern female guerrilla. She said the green ao dai she wore is typically reserved for local youth union activities, but she plans to wear it during the upcoming national holiday.

"I'm really looking forward to April 30," she added.

During the weekend, Hong Vy and Ngoc Uyen from Tan Binh District visited the alley to take photos and were surprised by the space. Vy shared: "Most alleys just hang small flags, but the large flags here are so bold and bright, stretching along the wall, allowing us to capture some vibrant, patriotic shots."

The café owner has even hung a map of Vietnam over two meters tall inside the shop, drawing many young people eager to check in with it. According to the staff, the red flag and Vietnam map decorations were designed not only to beautify the space but also to evoke national pride.

Although the café is located in a small alley, the owner shared that since redecorating and launching a new menu with drinks symbolizing the red flag with a yellow star, the number of patrons has tripled or quadrupled.

The barista noted that the red and yellow colors used in the décor are made from fruit powders. Each drink is priced from 55,000 VND (about 2.20 USD).

Ngoc Giau from Go Vap District and her friends happily captured memories at the site. She shared: "Besides the photos with the red flag, accessories featuring images of Vietnam help spread a spirit of connection between the young generation and history in a modern and approachable way."

"This is more than just a social media trend; it reflects national pride and gratitude for historical values."

Many families and young people are wearing T-shirts with messages like “Independence - Freedom,” “Love the Motherland, Love the People,” or images of the red flag with a yellow star as they stroll and take photos.

To commemorate 50 years of reunification, many streets, alleys, and residential areas across Ho Chi Minh City have been adorned with national and party flags, creating a joyful and proud atmosphere. The photo shows an alley at Tran Nhat Duat apartment complex (District 1).

On Hoang Sa Street (District 1), hats and handheld flags have been prepared for visitors to use while taking pictures.

Nguyen Hue