Gratitude through practical actions

Towards the 80th anniversary of National Day September 2, Hanoi - the heart of the country has been organizing many meaningful and practical activities to pay tribute to veterans who sacrificed their lives and blood for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland.

These days, the Party Committee, government and people of the Capital have implemented many practical support measures to create the most favorable conditions for veterans to participate in and watch the parade and march to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The reception and service work shows deep concern and sincere gratitude.

Veterans receive breakfast while waiting to watch the parade rehearsal on August 29. Photo: TT

Beautiful actions with veterans

Veterans who were given priority seats on Hung Vuong Street by Ba Dinh Ward during the commemorative rehearsal, parade, and march all said that the arrangement of priority seats, breakfast, and drinks for veterans before the parade and march rehearsal showed the concern of the local Party Committee and government for those who contributed to the revolution.

Veteran of Group 559 - Truong Son soldiers Nguyen Van Hong (77 years old, residing in Nghe An province) said that he went to Hanoi on August 28 and arrived very early on the morning of August 30 at Hung Vuong Street with the desire to see with his own eyes the parade rehearsal to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2. "Not only me but many other veterans were very surprised and happy to know that there was a separate priority area, seats, water... The waiting time may be long but everyone is always ready and happy," said Mr. Nguyen Van Hong.

Two veteran brothers Nguyen Duy Thong and Nguyen Duy Thanh (wearing hats, from Hoai Duc commune) felt very happy to be assigned priority seats to watch the parade. Photo: MH

Two veteran brothers Nguyen Duy Thong and Nguyen Duy Thanh (from Hoai Duc commune, Hanoi) were very excited to be given priority seats to watch the parade. "Today, we are very happy that we did not have to jostle and push each other, but were supported by the authorities and arranged a very convenient area to watch. We are very happy but are also willing to give up our seats to people with disabilities and children if necessary," the two veterans shared.

Veteran Vu Xuan Luu (63 years old, residing in Phu Tho province) said that he and the Veterans Group in Viet Tri ward with about 20 people came to watch the parade rehearsal. "We arrived at the intersection of Le Duan - Nguyen Thai Hoc at around 2am and were arranged very nice and convenient seats by the police and security comrades. Besides, the student volunteers also gave water and food to everyone, making us feel happy about the tradition of drinking water and remembering its source for veterans like us", veteran Vu Xuan Luu said.

Authorities assist veterans to the parade and marching observation point. Photo: MH

There have been many good deeds of Hanoians helping veterans from far away provinces to watch the parade, becoming “viral” on the online community. That is the story of veteran Nguyen Van Minh (68 years old, from Quang Ngai province) who came to Hanoi to watch the parade, march and activities to celebrate National Day. He only brought with him 3 million VND, planning to sleep on the sidewalk to join in the joy of the country.

His story was noticed on the online community and he received enthusiastic help from a Hanoi family with free accommodation, visits to historical sites in the capital, and booking a flight back to Quang Ngai after the ceremony. "This trip was so unexpected. I found Hanoi crowded, noisy, and busy, but the people I met were all kind," veteran Nguyen Van Minh shared.

Ngoc Ha Ward serves snacks to veterans waiting to watch the parade on Kim Ma Street. Photo: MH

Top priority is given to serving the meritorious

To ensure the best service for veterans from all over the country who come to the capital to attend the September 2nd anniversary, parade, and march, wards in Hanoi have also implemented many activities to ensure maximum priority for those who have contributed to the peace of the nation. Head of the Department of Culture and Society of Ngoc Ha Ward Ngo Thi Thuy Lan said that since the A80 rehearsal, the ward has arranged priority seats for about 200 veterans in the LED screen area at 25 Lieu Giai and 2 Van Cao.

To meet the needs of veterans to watch the parade and march in the jubilant atmosphere of the whole nation, on September 2nd, the official ceremony will take place. In addition to the two locations mentioned above, Ngoc Ha ward will also arrange about 200 priority seats for veterans at Nguyen Ba Ngoc Primary School and Hoang Dieu Primary School.

Veterans watch the parade rehearsal and march in the priority area on Hung Vuong Street on the morning of August 30. Photo: MH

In Ba Dinh Ward, the main location for the celebration, parade, and march, Vice Chairwoman of Ba Dinh Ward People's Committee Nguyen Thi Doan Trang said that about 8,000 priority seats will be arranged by Ba Dinh Ward on the sidewalks of Tran Phu and Hung Vuong streets where the parade and march will pass from the afternoon of September 1. The number of seats has been increased by about 2,000 compared to the rehearsal to meet the needs of veterans and meritorious people, creating a solemn atmosphere during the official ceremony. At the same time, Ba Dinh Ward also arranged overnight accommodations on August 31 and September 1 for veterans, meritorious people, the elderly, and children.

In addition, Hanoi City Police continued to arrange more than 5,000 priority seats for veterans and the elderly along the parade routes. O Cho Dua Ward, Hoan Kiem Ward, Cua Nam Ward, and Giang Vo Ward also arranged hundreds of priority seats for veterans and meritorious people to watch the parade.

The veterans sang together "As if Uncle Ho was here on the day of great victory". Clip: MH

In areas with priority seating for veterans, units and localities will also arrange volunteers and youth union members to be on duty to assist with transportation, seating arrangements, serving water and snacks to veterans before the official ceremony.

With the best and most thoughtful support from all levels of government and the hearts of the people, veterans returning to the capital Hanoi on this important occasion will feel the civilization and elegance of Hanoi, and have complete emotions in the heroic moments of the nation's Great Ceremony.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/long-biet-on-qua-nhung-hanh-dong-thiet-thuc-714736.html