People were moved to welcome the train carrying troops participating in the parade from the North to the South.

From 8am, many units of the armed forces, socio-political organizations, unions and Dong Nai people waited at Bien Hoa station to welcome the train.

This train carried 630 soldiers from agencies under the Ministry of National Defense, Air Defense - Air Force, Special Forces, and Armored Corps from the northern provinces to participate in the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).

This is the third of five receptions of five delegations from the North to the South. Previously, the organizing committee also held a welcoming ceremony for other delegations including: Chief of the General Staff, agencies under the Ministry of National Defense, Military Region 1, Military Region 3, Signal Corps, Military Ceremonial Delegation, agencies under the Ministry of National Defense, Military Region 2, Army Corps 12...

Ms. Ngo Phuong Kim Hang (in plaid shirt) and her son are waiting for the train carrying soldiers participating in the parade to Bien Hoa station, Dong Nai.

From early morning, thousands of cadres, soldiers, students, women's union members and a large number of people in Bien Hoa city (Dong Nai) were present at Bien Hoa station, eagerly waiting for the parade.

Ms. Ngo Phuong Kim Hang, living in Bien Hoa city, said that when she heard that the parade and marching groups from the North on the occasion of April 30th would arrive at Bien Hoa station, she brought her 5-year-old son to wait for the group. "I am very excited and nervous to welcome the groups participating in the parade and marching group. My child also loves soldiers so I want him to see the images of strong and resilient soldiers," Ms. Kim Hang said.

From 8am, Nguyen Trinh Ngoc Anh (middle), a student at Tam Hiep High School (Dong Nai) and her friends waited for the group of soldiers.

"We feel honored and proud to welcome the delegations of soldiers from the North to the South to participate in the parade to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and the reunification of the country. When welcoming these delegations, I feel like the North has come here to reunite with the South. This is a source of pride and honor. I also promise and am determined to try my best to study well to continue the tradition of previous generations," said Nguyen Trinh Ngoc Anh, a student at Tam Hiep High School (Dong Nai) who participated in welcoming the delegation.

When the Thong Nhat train arrived at Bien Hoa Station, the atmosphere was more bustling because of the welcome of the Southern people to the cadres and soldiers of the North when they got off the train.

Mr. Le Nguyen Minh Tri, Deputy Head of the Movement Committee of Dong Nai Provincial Youth Union, said that to welcome 5 delegations from the North to the South to participate in this parade, the province mobilized more than 450 members. The young people participating all wanted to contribute their youth and enthusiasm to join the entire people and army towards the important anniversary, which has historical significance for the nation.

At about 10:15 a.m., the train carrying 630 soldiers from the Air Defense - Air Force, Special Forces, Armored Corps, Military Region 4, Navy... stopped at Bien Hoa station (Dong Nai).

Colonel Bui Dang Ninh, Political Commissar of Dong Nai Province Military Command, said: "The participating forces uphold their sense of responsibility for the spirit of victory day, welcoming the delegations like troops returning to the South to organize a solemn celebration, demonstrating the spirit of 50 years ago."

Officers and soldiers of the Air Defense - Air Force at Bien Hoa station, Dong Nai.

Major General Bui Duc Hien, Deputy Commander of the Air Defense - Air Force (right) received a bouquet of fresh flowers from units that came to welcome the delegation on the morning of April 6.

Although the noon sun was quite harsh, people still lined up to welcome the group from inside the station to where the convoy was waiting to take the soldiers back to their units.

Women's Union members of Bien Hoa city took the opportunity to take souvenir photos with Air Defense - Air Force officers and soldiers under the harsh sunlight of the South.

An Air Defense - Air Force soldier was given water by his family when arriving at Bien Hoa Station.

Mr. Nguyen Van Nghi - Air Defense - Air Force soldier reunited with his family after nearly 3 months of training in the North. He felt honored and proud to participate in the parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.

The Armored Corps soldiers brought a lot of luggage to prepare for the parade on the occasion of April 30.

Despite the scorching sun and having to carry heavy luggage, the Armored Soldiers still smiled brightly when they saw the people welcoming them.

According to the organizing committee, the total number of military officers, soldiers and forces with a military strength of about 3,200 people coming to the South to participate in the parade and marching ceremony includes 5 delegations from: agencies under the Ministry of National Defense; Military Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Army Corps 12, Navy, Air Defense - Air Force, Special Forces, Armored Corps...

Special forces soldiers with bright smiles when coming to the South.

The militia force assisted the soldiers in carrying their luggage to the vehicle to return to their unit to practice for the upcoming parade.

       

Photo series, clip: Hoang Tuyet/Tin Tuc Newspaper

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