Vietnamese pupils enjoyed nationwide ceremonies welcoming the 2017-2018 academic year on 5 September.

Pupils raise flags at the Ngoc Ha Primary School in Ha Noi' Ba Dinh District.

Pupils of the Vinh Hung School show their enjoyment

Flag salute ceremony at the Vinh Hung School

Pupils of the Vinh Hung School stage a musical performance

President Tran Dai Quang beats the drum to open a new academic year at the Trung Vuong Junior High School in Ha Noi's Hoan Kiem District

President Tran Dai Quang talks to Trung Vuong shool pupils

New school year gathering at the Le Loi School in Hue City

 (Source: VNA)