July 4th, 2008 is the fist time i enjoyed the Independent Day of Americans. It is so special. There are many activities and customs which Americans do on that day. I enjoyed barbecue with friends and relatives at daytime, looked alot firework at night time. If you are in my home country, especialy in my home town -Ho Chi minh City-on this day, you will find a big different between American's day and Vietnam's (Sep 2nd). How?
1. Red color and yelow star which is the Vietnam flat is everywhere. It is hanged on the trees along with two sides of streets, in front of houses, car, suppermarket, school, etc.
2. That day is a holiday in VN, so everyone is off on that day. However, it is a big chance for business running many interesting promotional programs. you may want to buy a lot of things on that day because of "big promotion", "good price" or "50% sell off" advertisement everywhere. So daytime is a good chance for people shopping.
3. How about night time? Many activities like music, movie, firework are running. Then, people like go out to relax, enjoy their special day, meet and take dinner with friends or relatives, etc.
4. Some like to travel on that day, so tour services are so hot, too. Hotels, resorts, restaurants are all most full. So if you want to travel, you should make a reservation at last one week ealier before.
5. We also like gather to take a big meal together, too. We take meal with whatever we want to enjoy. we can eat at home or outside. However, it is not a custom.
To summerize, we dont have any custom on Indepentdent day, just relax, go shopping, eat together or tour. However, we love our day forever.
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hey Sarah, I think Sep 2nd is our National Day. The Independence Day is Apirl 30th.
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