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First full rehearsal for National Day parade in the spotlight

VOV.VN - The first full rehearsal of the military parade and civic march took place at 8:00 PM on August 21 at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, in preparation for the grand ceremony marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 –2025).

1._first_full_rehearsal_for_national_day_parade_in_the_spotlight.jpg — The rehearsal brings together thousands of participants, including military units from the Vietnam People’s Army, police forces, civil defence units, youth organisations, cultural performers, among others.

2._first_full_rehearsal_for_national_day_parade_in_the_spotlight.jpg — The formations practice marching in precise synchronisation under the direction of the A80 Committee, which oversees ceremonial preparations.

3._first_full_rehearsal_for_national_day_parade_in_the_spotlight.jpg — Key components of the rehearsal include flag-raising sequences, official delegations' formations, military units in full dress uniform, with artillery and armoured vehicles, civilian formations representing various sectors such as education, healthcare, and science.

4._first_full_rehearsal_for_national_day_parade_in_the_spotlight.jpg — The rehearsal welcomes the participation of several foreign military contingents, symbolising international solidarity. The photo shows more than 30 soldiers from the Russian military contingent taking part in the parade.

5._first_full_rehearsal_for_national_day_parade_in_the_spotlight.jpg — Following them is the Lao People's Army contingent.

6._v.jpg — Next, in third position, is the military contingent from the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces.

7._first_full_rehearsal_for_national_day_parade_in_the_spotlight.jpg — After the marching contingents and the mounted Mobile Police units pass the grand stand, the military vehicles and specialised vehicles appear at Ba Dinh Square.

8._first_full_rehearsal_for_national_day_parade_in_the_spotlight.jpg — Fourteen military and specialised vehicle contingents from the Army and Police proceed into Ba Dinh Square along Hung Vuong Street, creating a magnificent and imposing scene.

9._first_full_rehearsal_for_national_day_parade_in_the_spotlight.jpg — It has been 40 years since such a large-scale formation of artillery, weapons, and military equipment took part in a parade at Ba Dinh Square.

10._first_full_rehearsal_for_national_day_parade_in_the_spotlight.jpg — The soldiers are warmly welcomed by the people immediately after passing the grand stand.

11._first_full_rehearsal_for_national_day_parade_in_the_spotlight.jpg — The police force’s specialised vehicle unit marches past the grand stand.

12._first_full_rehearsal_for_national_day_parade_in_the_spotlight.jpg — After the armed forces' parade, civic groups take part in the procession.

13._first_full_rehearsal_for_national_day_parade_in_the_spotlight.jpg — The press formation, comprising more than 180 members, proceed into Ba Dinh Square.

14._first_full_rehearsal_for_national_day_parade_in_the_spotlight.jpg — The formations are scheduled to participate in another rehearsal on the evening of August 24, before proceeding to the pre-review and final rehearsal.

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