Joint parade and marching practice in Ho Chi Minh City: Lao and Cambodian armies participate together

Tonight, April 22, more than 10,000 people from the military, police, militia and representatives of all walks of life participated in a joint parade on Le Duan Street, in front of the Reunification Hall (District 1).

To serve the training session, from 5:30 p.m. on April 22 to 1 a.m. the next morning, April 23, many central streets of Ho Chi Minh City will be closed to traffic.

Images recorded by Thanh Nien reporters from the parade rehearsal

The parade and marching practice session was attended by Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, Head of the Parade and Marching Subcommittee of the Ministry of National Defense ; Lieutenant General Pham Truong Son, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and many leaders of military agencies.

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Representatives of Ho Chi Minh City leaders attending the parade rehearsal on the evening of April 22 included Ms. Tran Thi Dieu Thuy, Vice Chairwoman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee.

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Officers of the Vietnam People's Army in a combined parade formation on the evening of April 22 in Ho Chi Minh City, preparing for the 50th anniversary of national reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025). Behind is the military band.

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Female military band members of the Vietnam People's Army perform trumpet command during a parade rehearsal on the evening of April 22 in Ho Chi Minh City.

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The female military band of the Vietnam People's Army during the parade rehearsal

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Reenactment of tanks entering the Independence Palace

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Mass mass during the parade rehearsal on the evening of April 22

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Festival drums and colorful national flag dances recreate the heroic spirit of the Vietnamese people in the journey of building and defending the country.

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The bright red color of the national flag blends with the sound of festival drums

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The drum performance creates a bustling atmosphere

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Vietnam People's Army officers in ceremonial uniform

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The female militia group recreates the image of Northern women during the resistance war, with crow-beak scarves and dark brown shirts.

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The block of officers representing the five armies entering Saigon on April 30, 1975 marched in unison in the parade formation.

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Vietnam People's Army officers in ceremonial uniform

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The Vietnam People's Army soldiers marched solemnly, holding their guns firmly.

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The Vietnam People's Army marched past the podium, led by a command vehicle carrying senior officers of the Ministry of National Defense reviewing the formation.

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Special forces soldiers of the Vietnam People's Army participate in the parade. Soldiers in typical uniforms

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The female soldiers of the Military Medical Corps marched in the formation of the Vietnam People's Army, in neat uniforms with kepi hats and prominent red cross badges on the sleeves.

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Female soldiers in formation at the parade rehearsal

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The Vietnam People's Army officers practice in a parade, raising high their guns and the flag of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam.

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Cavalry mass in training

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The Lao People's Army in combat uniform marched in unison at the joint parade. The presence of the friendly forces demonstrated the solidarity and close bond between Vietnam and Laos in the journey of preserving peace and development.

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The Royal Cambodian Army marches solemnly during the joint military parade. The presence of military forces from neighboring countries demonstrates the spirit of solidarity, friendship and international cooperation on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification.

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People watch the parade rehearsal

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The Tunnels film crew joins the parade

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Miss Vietnam 2018 Tieu Vy joins the parade with other outstanding delegates

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Miss Universe Vietnam Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau joins the parade

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Outstanding artists participate in the parade

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It is expected that Ho Chi Minh City will continue the preliminary rehearsal on the evening of April 25 and the State-level rehearsal on the morning of April 27, before the official parade takes place at 6:30 a.m. on April 30.

The parade and commemorative march in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30 is a national event, organized by the Central Executive Committee of the Communist Party, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Ho Chi Minh City.

2nd parade rehearsal: Heroic footsteps on Le Duan street on the evening of April 22

In which, Ho Chi Minh City plays the leading role in implementing, coordinating with the Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and relevant agencies and units to deploy specific activities.

The parade consisted of 36 groups of armed forces and police, jointly carried out by the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security. The next parade was undertaken by Ho Chi Minh City, consisting of 12 groups with about 13,050 participants.

Of these, 23 blocks belong to the Vietnam People's Army and 13 blocks belong to the People's Public Security.

The Vietnam People's Army bloc includes: officers of the Ministry of National Defense, officers of the General Staff, officers of the General Department of Politics, officers of the Navy, Air Defense - Air Force, Tank - Armored Forces, Military Medical Force, female Army officers, Militia and Self-Defense Force officers and Reserve officers.

There were also military bands and officers representing the five armies that entered Saigon on April 30, 1975, including: Army Corps 1 - "Quyet Thang Army Corps", Army Corps 2 - "Huong Giang Army Corps", Army Corps 3 - "Tay Nguyen Army Corps", Army Corps 4 - "Cuu Long Army Corps" and Army Corps 232.

Soldiers from the Army, Special Forces, Artillery, Engineering, Signal, Logistics, Electronic Warfare, Ranger, Reconnaissance, Guard and Air Force will also participate in the parade, creating a formation that demonstrates the combined strength of the Vietnam People's Army.

The People's Public Security Bloc consists of 13 blocks, including: officers of the Ministry of Public Security, officers of the Mobile Police, Traffic, Fire Prevention and Fighting, Criminal, Drug Crime Investigation, Administrative Management of Social Order, Traffic Safety and Order Management, High-Tech Crime Prevention and Control, Environment, Economy, along with the female police officer block and the Cavalry block.

The parade was organized by Ho Chi Minh City, with 12 groups representing different classes of people. Specifically, the groups representing workers, farmers, intellectuals; women; youth - students; children; ethnic minorities; religious organizations; local armed forces; social - professional organizations; the Vietnamese community abroad; businesses; non-governmental organizations and groups representing localities.

In addition to the parade, the program also has symbolic highlights. Notably, the 21-gun salute ceremony is accompanied by the National Anthem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The air force will participate in the demonstration with 13 flag-bearing helicopters, 9 Yak-130 aircraft and 7 Su-30MK2 aircraft flying in welcome over the sky of Ho Chi Minh City.

In addition, the parade also featured special model cars, including: a car modelling the National Emblem, a car carrying a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh, a car carrying the Party flag, the national flag and a model car symbolising 50 years of national reunification.

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