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Military formations, civic groups stage second rehearsal ahead of National Day parade

VOV.VN - Approximately 40,000 participants from military formations, civilian groups, and ceremonial units took part in the second full-scale rehearsal at Ba Đình Square, Hanoi, on the evening of August 24 in the leadup to the National Day parade on September 2.

1._military_formations_and_civic_groups_stage_second_rehearsal_ahead_of_national_day_parade.jpg — At exactly 8 p.m., following a ceremonial artillery salute at Mỹ Đình National Stadium, the rehearsal began with the parade of ceremonial flag units, marching contingents, Vietnamese military formations, foreign armed forces, militia and self-defence forces, and police formations.

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8._military_formations_and_civic_groups_stage_second_rehearsal_ahead_of_national_day_parade.jpg — The rehearsal further features the participation of military personnel from Russia, Laos, and Cambodia, adding an international dimension to the event. In the photo is the military contiengent from Russia.

9._military_formations_and_civic_groups_stage_second_rehearsal_ahead_of_national_day_parade.jpg — Lao troops march past the Opera House in Hanoi

10._military_formations_and_civic_groups_stage_second_rehearsal_ahead_of_national_day_parade.jpg — Cambodian troops from the Royal Cambodian Army march past the Opera House

11._military_formations_and_civic_groups_stage_second_rehearsal_ahead_of_national_day_parade.jpg — Yet the most eagerly awaited moment for the crowds is the parade of military vehicles, artillery, and specialized police equipment.

12._military_formations_and_civic_groups_stage_second_rehearsal_ahead_of_national_day_parade.jpg — Various weapons and equipment of the Vietnam People’s Army roll through the streets to the cheers and applause of the public.

13._military_formations_and_civic_groups_stage_second_rehearsal_ahead_of_national_day_parade.jpg — Many people, after waiting half a day for the event, are overwhelmed with excitement when they finally witness the spectacle firsthand.

14._military_formations_and_civic_groups_stage_second_rehearsal_ahead_of_national_day_parade.jpg — Notably, the rehearsal also features the Scud B ballistic missile, and Vietnam is the first and only military in Southeast Asia to field tactical ballistic Scud missiles.

15._military_formations_and_civic_groups_stage_second_rehearsal_ahead_of_national_day_parade.jpg — Other highlights are coastal defence missile systems such as the K-300P Bastion-P and 4K44 Redut-M.

16._military_formations_and_civic_groups_stage_second_rehearsal_ahead_of_national_day_parade.jpg — Powerful self-propelled artillery systems, regarded as key assets at the operational level, also participate in the rehearsal.

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