Choosing 'local tourism' on September 2nd, Ho Chi Minh Square and cafes become meeting places

Although the National Day holiday on September 2nd this year lasts for 4 days, many residents of Vinh City (old) choose to stay at home to enjoy the holiday instead of going to tourist destinations. With that trend, Ho Chi Minh Square and cafes in the central area are crowded with customers this time.

Since August 31, when the weather began to clear up after the impact of storm No. 6, Ho Chi Minh Square (Truong Vinh ward) has been crowded with people coming to have fun, take photos, and "check-in".

Ho Chi Minh Square is a destination chosen by many people during holidays. Photo: Diep Thanh

To serve the needs of the people, on-site photography services have also been promoted. Mr. Nguyen Van Vinh (born in 1995 in Thanh Vinh ward) shared: Just need a suitable camera to be able to take photos for customers, more sophisticated photographers can equip additional accessories such as red flags with yellow stars, flash. My service fee is 200,000 VND/customer, take photos freely until the customer feels satisfied.

“Some of my friends went to Hanoi to watch the parade, but my family didn’t go far. We just went to the Square together, walked around, took souvenir photos, and had a real holiday and spent a lot of time together,” said Ms. Tran Thi Huong (Thanh Vinh ward).

If the Square is the “national check-in point” outdoors, then in the wards of the central urban area, coffee shops have become the number one choice for many families and groups of friends. To prepare to welcome guests on the occasion of the holiday, most shops have invested in decoration for many weeks in advance, with flags, slogans, and solemnly hung pictures of Uncle Ho. The shops choose red as the main tone, creating a brilliant space and atmosphere on the big festival day.

Many cafes invest in decorations according to the National Day theme on September 2 to serve customers. Photo: Diep Thanh

The number of customers at cafes suddenly increased. Photo: Diep Thanh

Some shops have invested in creating unique check-in corners with large-scale maps of Vietnam, images of Uncle Ho and the Declaration of Independence displayed as works of art... Many shop staff wear red uniforms with yellow stars and hats painted with the national flag to serve during these days.

Mr. Tran Duc Ngoc - owner of the "Dep" coffee shop on Ha Huy Tap street shared: "From the beginning of August, customers have come to take pictures with the national flag. But these holidays are many times more crowded, on average we welcome 350 - 400 customers per day. The cool weather is also favorable for people to stop by the shop to drink coffee and capture beautiful moments."

Behind the elaborate investment, it is clear that the shop owners have turned their business space into a form of "cultural destination" to serve the increasing needs of urban residents.

People go to cafes to take souvenir photos to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day. Photo: Duc Ngoc

Not only checking in or having coffee, for many families in the central wards, the September 2 holiday is also an opportunity to gather together. Ms. Le Thanh Thao (Thanh Vinh ward) shared: “During the four days, my whole family almost did not go anywhere far. We went to the market together, cooked, occasionally went to a cafe to take pictures, and then gathered with friends and relatives. The holiday passed smoothly but was an opportunity to bond. It was even more meaningful when these days we received Independence Day gifts from the Government , 100,000 VND each - a practical concern that made us feel complete”.

From another perspective, many young people believe that staying at home not only helps save money but also avoids the crowded and jostling scenes at tourist attractions. “Traveling far is tiring, but staying in the central city is fun enough and there are many places to take beautiful photos,” said Nguyen Thi Quynh, a student at Vinh University.

With the trend of "stay-at-home tourism", popular tourist destinations such as Cua Lo and Cua Hien beaches, farmstays, resorts... recorded scattered visitors. Many hotels and motels still have empty rooms, and shops along the beach are not as busy as every year.

A check-in point on Le Mao Street (Truong Vinh Ward). Photo: Diep Thanh

According to business owners, the unusual rainy and sunny weather and the "reluctance to travel far" mentality of urban residents after the storm have reduced the attractiveness of out-of-town and suburban tourism.

On the morning of September 2, Ho Chi Minh Square will broadcast live the parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day from Ba Dinh Square, expected to attract thousands of people to participate.

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