Walk nearly 20km to see the A80 parade rehearsal

Amidst the dense crowd, a man over 60 years old walked nearly 20km to watch the A80 parade rehearsal, making many people emotionally give up their seats.

On the afternoon of August 21, at 4:30 p.m., the atmosphere on Tran Phu - Kim Ma - Lieu Giai streets ( Hanoi ) was bustling and full of excitement. People were present early, standing on both sides of the sidewalk, everyone was waiting with their eyes for the parade , marching to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day September 2 (A80).

From Hai Phong , Ms. Mai Thi Mai (born in 1991) left at 1:30 p.m. to arrive at Kim Ma Street, Hanoi.

Ms. Mai enthusiastically livestreams on social media platforms while waiting. Photo: Huong Nha

Holding her small child in her arms and her older child, about 5 years old, beside her, she could not hide her excitement: "I'm so excited. I've been waiting to watch the ceremony with my two children."

The woman brought enough bread, milk, fans... for the mother and her three children to have the health to fully watch the rehearsal. She revealed that she would stay until the end of the rehearsal before catching the bus back to Hai Phong.

Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to the Kim Ma - Tran Phu area (Hanoi) even though it started to rain. Photo: Huong Nha

Among the crowded crowd, the image of Mr. Tran Van Sang (residing in Thanh Tri, Hanoi) moved many people. He walked nearly 20km, from Giap Bat bus station to Tran Phu street, just to witness the historic moment with his own eyes.

"I've been waiting for this day for a long time," he said, sweating profusely but with a bright smile on his face. Many people present at the scene proactively gave way so he could get a better view, even though they had been waiting in line since 11:30 a.m. that day.

When asked why he chose to walk, Mr. Sang smiled: "I want to see the city as fully as possible, to feel every street corner, every flag fluttering in the wind."

Mr. Tran Van Sang (middle) walked nearly 20km to be there to watch the rehearsal for the A80 parade. Photo: Huong Nha

Throughout the central streets, the red color of the national flag flutters, mixed with cheers and the sound of drums.

Everyone joined in the national pride, looking towards the A80 parade moving forward. This was not just an event, it was also a moment that connected the hearts of millions of people in the capital in a common joy.

Laodong.vn

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