Hanoi people eagerly watch the parade rehearsal and march

On the evening of August 21, at Ba Dinh Square, the Army and Police forces, along with military vehicles, artillery, and special police vehicles, practiced for the first time for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day, September 2 (A80).

Although the old lady is physically disabled, she still joins the crowd of people watching and practicing. Photo: HA NGUYEN

The rehearsal mobilized tens of thousands of cadres, soldiers, students and the masses. The parades, marches and vehicles were deployed synchronously, ensuring solemnity, spirit and grandeur, equivalent to the scale of the official ceremony. This was an important rehearsal to ensure the success of September 2.

People interact with soldiers, eagerly waiting to watch the training. Photo: HA NGUYEN

Before the practice session, the streets around Ba Dinh Square were decorated with flags and flowers. Security, order, and traffic flow were strictly implemented, ensuring the safety of the participants and creating favorable conditions for people to watch.

Eagerness and pride are the emotions burning on the central streets leading to Ba Dinh Square. Photo: HA NGUYEN

From the morning of the same day, many people from the capital and neighboring provinces flocked to the Square to choose a convenient location. Many young people and families carried the national flag and wore traditional ao dai, creating a special atmosphere, arousing national pride.

From 12 o'clock, people sat on both sides of Hung Vuong Street to have the best place to watch the practice match. Photo: HA NGUYEN

Previously, on the evening of August 18 and 19, blocks of vehicles and artillery were brought into the inner city. These are all modern equipment of the People's Army and Police, including many types of weapons and vehicles researched, produced and improved by Vietnam such as UAVs, tanks, rocket artillery, ballistic missiles, etc.

After this general training session, there will be preliminary and final rehearsals at Ba Dinh Square.

The wave columns are gradually being completed in preparation for the celebration. Photo: HA NGUYEN

According to the plan, on the morning of September 2, after passing the stage, the parade groups are expected to split into 7 directions, moving through many central streets of Hanoi . People can watch directly on streets such as Hung Vuong, Hoang Dieu, Kim Ma... or through 270 LED screens arranged throughout the capital.

PHAN THAO - HA NGUYEN

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nguoi-dan-ha-noi-no-nuc-xem-tong-hop-luyen-dieu-binh-dieu-hanh-post809450.html