(Live) Proud, proud of the parade, march to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day September 2

This morning, September 2, the parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, September 2, took place at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi.

The parade was solemnly held at Ba Dinh Square.

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Among the 79 participating blocs, there are 4 blocs of China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia.

Russian military mass moves amid the cheers of the people on Hang Khay Street, Trang Tien - Photo: NGUYEN BAO

The proud footsteps of the female green beret soldier, symbolizing the image of Vietnamese women contributing to preserving world peace - Photo: DANH KHANG

Female traffic police on Tran Phu street - Photo: MAI THUONG

Foreign military parade groups were overwhelmed by the affection Vietnamese people had for them - Photo: QUYNH TRANG

Photo: QUYNH TRANG

The parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the National Day witnessed a massive array of military equipment and vehicles with 30 planes, more than 200 vehicles including motorbikes, weapons, police and military equipment and more than 40 ships participating in the parade at sea. All of these depicted the spirit and strength of the Vietnamese people.

Next, the parade block of the Culture and Sports Sector - the core force in the cause of preserving national cultural identity and improving the spiritual life of the people entered the stage.

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They are outstanding officials, civil servants, coaches, artists, actors, and athletes - those who have been and are contributing to the development of the nation's culture and sports.

8:27: Vietnamese workers, Vietnamese farmers, Vietnamese intellectuals, Vietnamese revolutionary press, Vietnamese businessmen, and Vietnamese women march across the stage.

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Starting from Thanh Nien newspaper founded by leader Nguyen Ai Quoc in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press is proud to have completed 100 years of formation and development, steadfastly under the Party's flag, serving the Fatherland and the people. Inheriting and promoting the spirit of the August Revolution, over the past 80 years, the Vietnamese business community has been resilient, creative, bringing Vietnamese intelligence and bravery to the open sea.

Carrying on their shoulders the historical mission, today's generation of entrepreneurs are at the forefront of the country's development, they are soldiers in peacetime, steadfastly pioneering for a strong and prosperous Vietnam. With the tradition of "heroic, indomitable, loyal, and courageous", Vietnamese women have made great contributions to the cause of fighting for national independence and unification.

Overseas Vietnamese mass marched through the stage.  

Representing more than 6 million Vietnamese people living, studying and working in 130 countries and territories. Today, overseas Vietnamese have become a global cultural, intellectual and creative bridge between Vietnam and other countries in the new era. The Vietnamese Youth bloc marches across the stage.

Today, Vietnamese youth are determined to master science and technology, innovate, and digitally transform, confidently stepping out into the world with the baggage of political courage, knowledge, physical strength, and a soul rich in Vietnamese cultural identity.

8:24: The red flag bloc, the Vietnam Fatherland Front bloc, and the bloc representing the 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups marched past the stage.

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The 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam symbolize the spirit of solidarity, harmony, coexistence and development on the S-shaped land. The Vietnamese Veterans group marches across the stage.

During the great resistance wars of the nation, Vietnamese veterans spent glorious years, fighting across battlefields, intelligent, brave, ready to fight and sacrifice; together with the army and people of the whole country, they established many glorious feats.

The former Vietnam People's Public Security force marched through the stage. With a glorious, loyal and indomitable tradition, generations of former people's public security forces did not fear hardships and sacrifices, fought with guns on the battlefields, and faced dangers on the front line of crime prevention and control...

Photo: NGUYEN BAO

8:13: The group of vehicles protecting and escorting the Party and State leaders and international guests passed through the stage.

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This is a special vehicle block including escort motorbikes, professional vehicles, multi-purpose emergency response vehicles, and special motor vehicles equipped for the Guard force to serve the work of welcoming and leading high-ranking delegations, international delegations, and heads of state visiting and working in Vietnam.

The vehicles have many outstanding features, typically the Chevrolet Suruban, a multi-purpose emergency response vehicle and the IAG vehicle with the highest level of bulletproof capability, meeting high mobility and combat requirements. Next, there is the special anti-terrorism vehicle block of the Special Police Force, representing the strength, discipline, eliteness and modernity of the Police force.

Meanwhile, the Vietnam People's Air Force's YAK-130 and Su-30MK2 aircraft continued to fly over Ba Dinh Square to welcome them. The Su-30MK2 aircraft dropped jamming shells.

The Mobile Combat Command Center vehicle block enters the stage. The vehicle is used to quickly deploy and set up a mobile combat command center at the scene of areas and locations with difficult and complex terrain. The vehicle performs the task of establishing and maintaining communications, transmitting audio and visual data at the scene from fixed and mobile surveillance cameras, unmanned aerial vehicles, etc. in real time with the Command Center of the Ministry of Public Security.

Serving quickly and effectively the command, direction, operation and combat of the People's Public Security force. A block of special armored bulletproof vehicles passed the stage. This is a special vehicle equipped for the Special Police, with high mobility and combat capabilities, capable of overcoming obstacles and moving in deep flooded areas.

The body and glass of the vehicle can withstand many types of bullets, the chassis is still safe when encountering mines, the wheels can continue to move when punctured or encountering problems while performing a mission. Each vehicle can carry a combat crew of 8 to 10 soldiers, ensuring the safety of command and operation.

The Mobile Police's special underwater combat vehicle passes the stage. It is a paramilitary vehicle, made of special steel, highly mobile, and can operate on all terrains. It is used to carry out special missions in situations of disaster prevention, search and rescue, and combat on difficult and complex terrains and areas.

The multi-purpose combat support vehicle is a vehicle specially designed to perform the function of lifting and pulling vehicles over obstacles for work, combat, and rescue. The anti-riot special vehicle moves past the stage.

These are specialized vehicles for riot control, crowd dispersal and fire fighting very effectively. The vehicles are equipped with a modern automatic control system including high-pressure water jets and integrated systems for mixing tear gas and spraying paint to mark targets. Camera systems are arranged in the front, back and on the roof to help officers and soldiers easily observe targets. At the same time, a group of 5 Su-30MK2 aircraft performed saluting flights, somersaults and fired saluting ammunition at Ba Dinh Square.

The fire prevention, firefighting, rescue and relief vehicles are entering the stage. Leading the way is the command vehicle, equipped with a communication and command and control system at the scene; followed by the multi-purpose fire truck, equipped with a 5,000-liter water tank, a high-capacity pump, and the ability to spray and pump water flexibly.

Next is a modern ladder truck, capable of reaching up to 32m high, rotating 360 degrees, supporting firefighting and rescuing people in high-rise buildings. At the same time, the armed forces are also conducting a parade at sea.

Photo: NAM TRAN

Photo: NAM TRAN

8:12: Special vehicles of the Vietnam People's Public Security force pass the stage.

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Leading the formation is the traffic command vehicle.

Currently, the traffic police vehicles leading the convoy are upgraded, innovated, and modernized, ensuring that they meet the requirements of form, technical features, speed of movement, operations, safety features when performing tasks, and meet the green transformation criteria as directed by the Government.

8:09: The Engineering Corps' armored vehicles are moving past the stage.

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Leading the way are the AM-50S and MS-20S Bridge Trucks. With high automation and precision, deployment and recovery time is quick and efficient. Ensuring mobility for technical forces and weapons to safely overcome river obstacles.

AM-50S bridge set includes 4 vehicles, 50m bridge length, 6m depth, bridge load 46.5 tons. MS-20S bridge length 20m, bridge load 63.5 tons.

These are types of equipment assigned to engineering forces, with high mobility, ensuring flexible mobility on all terrains in combined arms formations, meeting the requirements of modern combat methods.

Interwoven with the military forces parading on Ba Dinh Square, the content of the sea parade was also continuously introduced. This was the first time ships and vehicles had paraded at sea at the national level.

The armored vehicles of the Engineering Corps - Photo: NAM TRAN

The military vehicles are entering the stage - Photo: NAM TRAN

8:05: Strategic and campaign-level mobile military information vehicle formation researched and produced by the Vietnam Defense Industry

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Leading the formation is the command and staff vehicle, followed by the Vi-sat vehicle, radio vehicle and terminal vehicle. With the advantage of mobility, integrated with modern information equipment, establishing fast, multi-channel, multi-service transmission lines, with the ability to resist electronic warfare and high security. Over the years, mobile military information vehicles have always played an important role in ensuring communication for combat readiness and serving the country's important political events, drills, natural disaster prevention, epidemics, search and rescue.

The Electronic Warfare Vehicles passed the stage. Leading the formation was the command vehicle, which was jointly researched and produced by the Electronic Warfare Department and the Military Telecommunications Industry Group. Following were the E-3.2.0.2 reconnaissance and jamming vehicles for unmanned aerial vehicles; the AJAS-1000 radio communications reconnaissance and jamming complex; the A2 electronic warfare vehicle and the GBR-HP ultra-high frequency reconnaissance and jamming complex.

Next is the Chemical Corps's Chemical Defense Vehicles - a symbol of the power to protect the Fatherland against weapons of mass destruction, the ability to respond to chemical, biological, radioactive, nuclear threats and environmental incidents, and to handle post-war chemical toxins. Leading the way is the ID-1 multi-purpose reconnaissance vehicle to detect chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear agents.

Next are the decontamination vehicles SKID, T-14D, TMVA-17, KTH-20, TDT-09 manufactured and imported by Vietnam. Used to disinfect, decontaminate, and sterilize terrain and weapons. Over the years, the Chemical Corps has always been on the front line participating in handling environmental incidents, preventing and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, and handling toxic chemicals in the areas, contributing to ensuring safety for the people...

Photo: NAM TRAN

Photo: NAM TRAN

8:00: Su-122, Su-152 self-propelled artillery block

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These are modern tactical and campaign artillery pieces with high mobility, strong power, fast firing rate, high accuracy, suitable for modern combat requirements.

Next is the BM-21 rocket artillery formation - a mobile, flexible, improved self-propelled multiple rocket launcher with great power and outstanding range.

At the end of the formation is the Scud-B strategic missile - long-range strategic ground firepower, a symbol of strength and the will to "Fight and Win".

This is the foundation for building a modern Artillery - Missile Command, ready to fight and firmly protect the homeland.

The artillery vehicles of the Coastal Artillery - Missile Force of the Vietnam People's Navy are entering the ceremony platform. Born along with the process of building and growing up of the Navy, the Coastal Artillery - Missile Force has always been interested in building and developing to become more standardized and modern.

Leading the formation are the Redut-M and Bastion missile launchers - missile systems with a range of hundreds of kilometers, equipped with many modern, highly effective combat modes. This is a symbol of defensive strength, forming a steel shield to firmly protect the sea and islands of the fatherland.

With flexible mobility and powerful destructive power, the Redut-M and Bastion complexes affirm their pioneering position in the modern missile force of the Vietnam People's Army.

Next is the Truong Son missile complex researched and produced by the Military Industry - Telecommunications Group.

The complex includes a combat command vehicle, radar vehicle, launcher vehicle, missile transporter-loader vehicle and anti-ship missile ammunition of different ranges.

The complex is responsible for observing the sea surface, collecting and processing information; selecting targets to destroy and carrying out missile strikes in modern combat conditions.

This is one of the core components of the coastal defense system, capable of launching powerful missile strikes, destroying enemy targets; contributing to firmly protecting the sacred sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.

The block of artillery and Air Defense - Air Force equipment passed the Ceremony Stage. Leading the way was the Spyder command vehicle - an important component of the modern air defense missile system.

Photo: PHAM TUAN

Military vehicles and artillery of the Artillery - Missile Command

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Leading the formation were artillery trucks assembled by the General Department of Logistics and Engineering/Ministry of National Defense at domestic facilities, bearing the Vietnam People's Army brand, pulling 130M46 long-barreled artillery pieces and 152D20 artillery pieces.

With long range, great power, strong firepower, and high combat efficiency, these cannons once poured firestorms on the invaders, achieving many outstanding feats. Typical in the Dien Bien Phu campaign, the battles from Con Tien, Doc Mieu, Khe Sanh, Road 9 to the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign, contributed to writing the heroic history of the nation.

Photo: NAM TRAN

Photo: NAM TRAN

7:55: Next is the T-90S and T-62 tanks, led by the T90SK tank, passing the stage.

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Armored vehicles parade on Ba Dinh Square - Photo: VNA

The T-62 tank with a 115mm main gun. Next is the T-90S, one of the modern tank lines, with a crew of three, equipped with a 125mm gun, a parallel machine gun and especially the ability to fire missiles through the gun barrel. These weapons have outstanding smart firepower advantages, high mobility, along with a fast and accurate fire control system, with many achievements in training and combat readiness, affirming the position of the heroic Vietnamese armored force.

Next came the amphibious armored vehicles that crossed the stage. Leading the way was the BRDM-2 reconnaissance vehicle, equipped with a 14.5mm machine gun and a 7.62mm tandem machine gun, with a crew of three, ready to conduct rapid reconnaissance on any terrain. Next came the BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicle with a 73mm smoothbore gun, a 7.62mm tandem machine gun and B72 missiles.

The BMP-2 vehicle with 30mm cannon, 7.62 parallel machine gun and B89 missile, carrying infantry squad, is effective in combat both on land and underwater. In particular, the BTR-60PU information command vehicle, improved by Vietnam, is a mobile information station, ensuring smooth command in all situations, achieving excellent results in training and drills at Mechanized Infantry and Armored units throughout the army.

Following them was a mass of armored vehicles produced by the General Department of Defense Industry moving past the stage. Leading the way was the XCB-01 infantry fighting vehicle - equipped with a 73mm smoothbore gun, a 12.7mm anti-aircraft gun, a 7.62mm heavy machine gun and a B72 anti-tank missile.

Next is the XTC-02 armored personnel carrier - equipped with a 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun and a 7.62mm heavy machine gun. These modern combat vehicles will contribute to enhancing the army's combat power. At the same time, they are a strong testament to the great strides made by the Vietnamese defense industry, "proactive, self-reliant, self-reliant, dual-purpose, modern," ready to firmly protect the Fatherland in all situations.

7:52: The Organizing Committee continues to invite Party, State and people leaders to watch the parade of armed forces at sea.

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7:54: Next is the parade of military vehicles of the heroic Vietnam People's Army and special vehicles of the People's Public Security. Moving past the stage are T-54B and T-5 5 tanks.

These are Steel "fortresses", equipped with 100mm cannons and machine gun systems, with strong firepower and high mobility.

In particular, the improved T-54B tank version, upgraded and modernized by the General Department of Logistics and Engineering, is equipped with many intelligent and superior features, has high attack power, and overwhelming attack power on all battlefields. In historical campaigns such as Route 9 - Southern Laos, Quang Tri, Central Highlands, Ho Chi Minh Campaign, these tanks have achieved glorious feats, continuing the heroic history of the nation.

Photo: PHAM TUAN

Photo: NAM TRAN

7:50: The Mobile Police Cavalry marches past the stage.

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With the function and task of training and using professional horses, over the years, the Cavalry Mobile Police has participated in and successfully completed the tasks of fighting and preventing crime, patrolling, controlling, ensuring security and order, and parading in cities, tourist attractions, important events of the country and international events.

Cavalry Mobile Police Unit - Photo: VNA

7:40: The Vietnamese People's Public Security Forces march across the stage.

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Vietnam Women's Peacekeeping Unit - Photo: VNA

Female Military Medical Officers Block - Photo: VNA

Female Special Forces soldiers - Photo: NAM TRAN

Leading the procession was the command vehicle led by Major General Le Van Sao, Deputy Commander of the Mobile Police, Ministry of Public Security, passing through the stage. Following was the flag-bearing Police Group - the glorious flag for security with noble awards bestowed by the Party and State.

Next were the blocks of male officers of the People's Security, male officers of the People's Police, male guards, male officers of the People's Public Security Air Force, traffic police officers, male officers of the Fire Prevention and Fighting Police, male officers of Cyber ​​Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention and Control, male officers of the Mobile Police, female special police officers, male officers of the United Nations Peacekeeping Police, the block of male special police officers, male officers of the Logistics and Technical Police, male reserve mobile police officers, male students of the People's Public Security academies and schools, and male forces participating in protecting security and order at the grassroots level, passing through the stage.

7:35: Male militia and self-defense forces: The armed forces of the masses are not separated from production.

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During the resistance war, with the spirit of "one hand holding a gun, one hand plowing", he fought bravely, steadfastly held his ground, contributing to resounding victories, protecting every inch of his homeland.

The Vietnamese Women's Militia - a force that is always loyal to the Party, the Fatherland and the People; fights steadfastly, intelligently, bravely, and achieves many outstanding feats.

The Southern female guerrillas marched through the procession - the "brave ladies with guns and plows", seething with the will that "when the enemy comes, even women will fight" marched through the procession.

Southern Female Guerrilla Bloc - Photo: NAM TRAN

Vietnam Women's Militia Bloc - Photo: NAM TRAN

7:28: Officers from Logistics, Engineering, Defense Industry, female Military Medical officers, students from military academies, electronic warfare soldiers, and paratroopers march across the stage.

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Engineer Corps - Photo: VNA

The Cyber ​​​​Warfare Force is an elite soldier on the "invisible" front protecting important information systems on the network. The Female Peacekeeping Officers, representing the Blue Berets, have spent more than 10 years sending more than 1,000 soldiers to participate in United Nations peacekeeping missions.

The Armored Corps is under the responsibility of the Armored Corps, with a 66-year tradition of "going to war and winning" on the parade route. The Artillery - Missile Corps represents the Army's ground firepower. On August 20, the Ministry of National Defense issued a decision to establish the Artillery - Missile Command on the basis of the Artillery Corps to strengthen national defense and protect the Fatherland. The force is equipped with modern weapons and vehicles with a wider strategic deployment.

The Special Forces Block is undertaken by the Special Forces, an elite special force that penetrates deep into enemy territory.

Female commandos - brave girls secretly develop forces right in the enemy's heart, making the enemy terrified.

The Engineer Corps - the force that goes first and then "pave the way to victory" in war, takes the lead in building national defense works, preventing natural disasters, clearing mines, and conducting peacetime rescue. The Female Information Corps - represents the soldiers who maintain the lifeblood of communication.

Chemical Defense Soldiers - with the motto "Proactive - Timely - Safe - Effective" and the tradition of "Good prevention - Good fighting", Chemical Defense soldiers are always resilient, quietly contributing to protect the peace of the Fatherland.

Next is the Honor Guard of the People's Liberation Army. Established in 1952, it is the only force responsible for the ceremonial service of the Communist Party of China, the People's Republic of China and the People's Liberation Army of China. Over the past 70 years, the unit has successfully completed more than 13,000 missions.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army and the Vietnam People's Army have written heroic pages of history about the spirit of solidarity, fighting against invaders, leaving behind deep affection, fostering a relationship of both comradeship and brotherhood.

The flag of the Russian Federation is escorted by an honor guard representing the three branches of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the Army, the Aerospace Forces and the Navy.

The Lao People's Army is the main armed force of the Lao national revolution. In the struggles for national liberation, the armies of Vietnam and Laos have always fought side by side and defeated the invaders.

The Royal Cambodian Army marches through the stage. In the long-standing tradition of friendship and solidarity between the two countries, the Cambodian and Vietnamese armies have always stood side by side, fought and won, gaining independence and freedom for their countries…

7:18: Officers of the Army, Vietnam People's Navy, Air Defense - Air Force, Border Guard, and Vietnam Coast Guard march across the stage.

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The honor guard of the three military services, Army, Air Defense - Air Force, Navy, and the Vietnamese female military band marched across the stage.

Women's Military Band - Photo: VNA

The Yak-130 and L-39NG formations are flying over Ba Dinh Square. These are modern multi-role training aircraft, operating in all weather conditions, day and night, performing training, reconnaissance and attack missions to destroy targets in the air, on land and at sea.

The presence of Yak-130 and L-39NG affirms the level of combat capability and strength to protect national sovereignty.

A formation of 6 YAK-130 training aircraft of the Air Force performs in the sky of Hanoi - Photo: VNA

At the same time, flying into the square was a formation of Su-30MK2 - the pride and mainstay of the Vietnam People's Air Force.

Performance of Su-30MK2 fighter jet squadron over Ba Dinh Square - Photo: VNA

This is a modern supersonic multi-role fighter, operating in all weather conditions, tightly controlling airspace, effectively attacking targets in the air, on land, and at sea. It is a "steel shield" firmly protecting the airspace, sea, borders, and islands of the Fatherland.

7:14: The symbol of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam passes through the stage.

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The Military Flag Bloc, commanded by Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Hong Thai, Deputy Minister of National Defense, led the blocs representing the heroic Vietnam People's Army and the militia and self-defense forces, marching past the podium.

On the flag of determination to fight and victory fluttering, the noble medals are sparkling, engraved with countless blood and bones, heroic feats, beautifying the glorious tradition as Uncle Ho praised: "Our army is loyal to the Party, filial to the people, ready to fight and sacrifice for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland, for socialism, completing every mission, overcoming every difficulty, defeating every enemy". Worthy of being the heroic army of a heroic nation.

Block of Party flags and national flags - Photo: VNA

7:10: The ceremonial blocks and the parade formation are entering the stage.

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Leading the way is the National Emblem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The body of the car is developed from the "rowing boat" motif associated with the bronze drum, a symbol of the spirit of great national unity of Vietnam, vowing to wholeheartedly follow the socialist path that the Party, Uncle Ho and our people have chosen, bringing the "Vietnamese Revolutionary Boat" to the shore of glory and happiness.

The team of 54 talented men and women representing 54 ethnic groups united with invincible strength, creating victory in the glorious Ho Chi Minh era.

Next, the Party flag and the national flag entered the stage. Following them was the procession carrying the portrait of President Ho Chi Minh entering the stage.

President Ho Chi Minh - a genius leader, founder, leader and trainer of our Party, national liberation hero, beloved father of the people's armed forces; led the Vietnamese revolution from one victory to another. He has passed away, but his life, career, ideology, morality and style still shine, illuminating the way for the Vietnamese people to steadily step into the new era, standing shoulder to shoulder with the world powers.

Model car of the National Emblem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam leads the parade - Photo: VNA

7:06: The parade officially begins

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Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, went up to the podium and shouted: "Attention! The parade, the march begins."

Opening the parade, the formations of the heroic Vietnam People's Air Force are flying in the sky of the Fatherland.

Leading the way was a squadron of Mi-171, Mi-17, and Mi-8 helicopters, carrying the Party flag and the national flag flying over historic Ba Dinh Square.

At the same time, the organizers invited Party and State leaders and all people to look up at the screen to watch the armed forces parade at sea at Cam Ranh military base (Khanh Hoa).

The formation of forces participating in the sea parade includes command ships; maritime patrol aircraft, anti-submarine helicopters; submarine squadrons, missile frigates, anti-submarine frigates, fast attack missile boats, and gunboats of the Vietnam People's Navy; squadrons of ships of the Vietnam Coast Guard; Border Guards and Standing Militia Squadrons, along with many other modern means and equipment.

This is the core force in managing and firmly protecting the sacred sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.

Immediately after, in the sky above Ba Dinh Square, there was a formation of Casa C-295 and C212i transport aircraft. These are the “silent warriors”, responsible for coordinating combat, reconnaissance, transportation, and search and rescue.

Each flight is a combination of steel spirit and modern technology, affirming the bravery, intelligence and fighting strength of the heroic Vietnam People's Air Force.

The parade opened with a performance by the Mi-171, Mi-17, and Mi-8 helicopter squadrons carrying the Party and national flags flying over Ba Dinh Square - Photo: VNA

The helicopter formation flew over Ba Dinh Square in a 1-3-3-3 formation, 100 meters apart. The leading helicopter flew the Party flag, the helicopters behind flew the National flag. The flag, measuring 20 square meters (5.4 meters long, 3.6 meters wide), fluttered in the sky of Hanoi on the morning of September 2 - Photo: DANH KHANG

The formation of forces participating in the sea parade

Marine Parade

The sea parade force forms V, A and diamond shapes - Photo: NAM TRAN

The moment a helicopter appeared after the fog in Hanoi on the morning of September 2 - Photo: NGUYEN HIEN

6:45: Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh presides over the program introduction.

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Attending the celebration, parade and march at Ba Dinh Square were General Secretary To Lam, former General Secretary Nong Duc Manh, President Luong Cuong, former Presidents Nguyen Minh Triet, Truong Tan Sang, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, former National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung, and Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Also attending were Standing member of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Do Van Chien and many leaders and former leaders of the Party and State, revolutionary veterans, heroic Vietnamese mothers, heroes of the people's armed forces, heroes of labor, veterans and people from all walks of life.

Also attending the ceremony were General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith; President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia Hun Sen; First Secretary and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez; and Mr. Zhao Leji, Chairman of the National People's Congress of China.

Many delegations from Belarus, Russia... also attended.

6:57: Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh respectfully invites General Secretary To Lam to read a speech at the ceremony.

Delivering a speech at the ceremony, General Secretary To Lam stated that 80 years ago, at the historic Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the first people's democratic state in Southeast Asia. The event opened an era of independence and freedom for the country.

From that historic moment, the Vietnamese people embarked on a new journey, building a people's government, protecting the Fatherland, and firmly moving the country onto the path of socialism for the goal of a rich people, strong country, democracy, fairness, and civilization.

“In this sacred moment, we respectfully remember our ancestors, express our infinite gratitude to the great President Ho Chi Minh; pay tribute to our revolutionary predecessors, millions of compatriots and soldiers who sacrificed and devoted themselves to the independence, freedom, reunification of the Fatherland and the happiness of the people,” the General Secretary emphasized.

The General Secretary said the Party, State and people will forever remember the contributions of Vietnamese heroic mothers, war veterans, wounded and sick soldiers, families of martyrs and people with revolutionary contributions.

At the same time, we would like to record the contributions of workers, farmers, businessmen, intellectuals, artists, people of all religions, ethnic groups, overseas Vietnamese, friends and progressive people around the world who have stood shoulder to shoulder, helped and supported the righteous revolutionary cause of the Vietnamese people over the past 80 years.

In his speech, the General Secretary pointed out that the task of protecting the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Fatherland; maintaining security, order and social safety for rapid and sustainable national development; and constantly improving the people's lives and happiness are our imperatives.

Successfully achieving those three goals is to fulfill Uncle Ho's wish before he passed away: "My final wish is: for our entire Party and people to unite and strive to build a peaceful, unified, independent, democratic and prosperous Vietnam, and to make a worthy contribution to the world revolutionary cause."

Through the 80-year journey full of hardships but heroic, we have affirmed the truth: Under the glorious flag of the Party, with the light of Ho Chi Minh guiding the way, relying on the strength of the people and the great national unity, there is no difficulty or challenge that our people cannot overcome; there is no noble goal that our nation cannot achieve.

Therefore, there is no obstacle, no reason that can stop us from reaching peace, prosperity, and the longevity and development of our nation.

Looking to the future, our Party sets a goal that by 2045, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the country, Vietnam will be a powerful, prosperous and happy nation. That is the aspiration of the entire nation, an oath of honor before History and the people.

“I call on the entire Party, the entire people, the entire army, and our compatriots at home and abroad, through concrete and practical actions, to unite, join forces, and be of one mind, to turn aspirations into reality; to make more efforts and be more determined; to highly promote Vietnamese intelligence, creativity, and mettle; and to successfully carry out the goals and tasks set by the Party and State and expected by the people.

We are determined and persistent in protecting the independence, freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and every inch of the sacred land of the Fatherland with the combined strength of the entire nation: political, economic, cultural, scientific, technological, military, foreign affairs strength and the strength of the people.

We want to be friends and trusted partners with all countries in the world. We respect international law and the United Nations Charter; resolve disagreements and disputes by peaceful means. We absolutely will not give in to any plots and actions that violate independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity; and resolutely protect the interests of the nation and people,” the General Secretary called.

“In this sacred moment, each of us seems to hear the echo of Uncle Ho’s 1945 Declaration of Independence, to see millions of Vietnamese hearts beating with pride, to resound the oath “to die for the survival of the Fatherland”. We understand more and more the value of “Independence”, “Freedom”, “Happiness”; we value and are more determined to cultivate peace; we deeply understand the sacred meaning of the words “My People”, “My Fatherland”.

6:44: The flag-raising ceremony officially begins.

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Drum performance to welcome the opening of the ceremony, parade and march to celebrate the 80th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day September 2 - Photo: VNA

In front of My Dinh Stadium, 15 105mm howitzers fired 21 rounds of cannon fire to celebrate the grand ceremony. Along with the flag-raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square, the flag-raising ceremony was also performed simultaneously on naval ships at sea.

The salute was fired at 6:45 in front of My Dinh National Stadium - Photo: TRUONG HIEU

Flag salute formation at sea - Photo: Navy

6:40: The traditional flame, a symbol of the indomitable will, immortal strength, and eternal aspiration of the Vietnamese people, forged from thousands of years of history of building and defending the country, is being carried from the Ho Chi Minh Museum into Ba Dinh Square.

09/02/2025 06:45 GMT+7

The program began with a torch procession, lighting the pyre - a symbol of the aspirations of the Vietnamese people. The flame was handed over to Lieutenant General, Hero of the People's Armed Forces Nguyen Duc Soat, former Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, who had an exceptionally outstanding achievement, shooting down 6 enemy aircraft, becoming one of the heroic pilots of the Vietnam People's Army - Photo: VNA

The program began with a torch procession, lighting the pyre - a symbol of the aspirations of the Vietnamese people.

Traditional torch relay ceremony - Photo: VNA

The program began with a torch procession, lighting the pyre - a symbol of the aspiration of the Vietnamese people - Photo: VNA

The torch was carried by a group of 80 athletes symbolizing 80 years of independence led by Captain Bui Phuoc Tung.

The flame was handed over to Lieutenant General Nguyen Duc Soat - former Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army.

He was the one who had an outstanding achievement, shooting down 6 enemy planes, becoming one of the heroic pilots of the Vietnam People's Army to light the torch.

The fire was lit, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

6:38: Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh announced the official start of the program to celebrate, parade, and march to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2.

09/02/2025 06:41 GMT+7

Immediately afterwards, the Deputy Prime Minister invited Party and State leaders and delegates to witness the traditional torch-lighting ceremony.

The 80th anniversary car is ready - Photo: NAM TRAN

6:35: The honor guard of 20 soldiers begins moving into position.

09/02/2025 06:40 GMT+7

After the shout of Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, the honor guard of 20 soldiers began to move into positions on the square to carry out the task of protecting the safety of the celebration. The honor guard soldiers represent the solemnity, respect and strength of the army.

6:30, the parade blocks are ready to enter Ba Dinh Square.

09/02/2025 06:34 GMT+7

Photo: HONG QUANG

Photo: HONG QUANG

Photo: HONG QUANG

The national drum performance performed by 2,000 actors and artists opened the celebration, parade, and march at Ba Dinh Square.

General Secretary To Lam and his wife arrived at the podium to attend the parade.

09/02/2025 06:19 GMT+7

Photo: NGUYEN KHANH

According to Tuoi Tre Online , the weather in Hanoi this morning is beautiful, no rain. At Ba Dinh Square, all groups participating in the parade have taken their solemn positions, ready for the grand ceremony.

Specifically, 18 standing blocks were in position in Ba Dinh Square; 43 blocks lined up in order from the square to the beginning of Hung Vuong - Quan Thanh and Phan Dinh Phung streets.

Hoang Hoa Tham Street is the gathering place of 17 police forces. Hundreds of military vehicles of the Armored Corps, Artillery - Missile Corps, Naval Coastal Artillery - Missile Corps, Communications - Electronic Warfare, Chemical - Engineering Corps, and special vehicles of the police force have also gathered on Thanh Nien and Nghi Tam streets...

Forces from four countries, Russia, China, Laos, and Cambodia, have also fully assembled to prepare for the parade.

Veterans sing revolutionary songs as they prepare to watch the parade pass by on Trang Tien Street - Photo: QUYNH TRANG

Route of the parade blocks

09/01/2025 23:04 GMT+7

According to the planned schedule, after passing the stage, the parade groups will turn in 7 directions.

Specifically, the ceremonial mass goes in the direction of Nguyen Thai Hoc - Trang Thi - Trang Tien, ending at August Revolution Square.

The walking group (military, police, militia, foreign delegations) goes in 3 main directions: Nguyen Thai Hoc - Kim Ma - Lieu Giai - Van Cao - Quan Ngua Stadium; Nguyen Thai Hoc - Trang Thi - Trang Tien - August Revolution Square; Nguyen Thai Hoc - Le Duan - Thong Nhat Park.

The mobile police and cavalry turned onto Le Hong Phong - Ngoc Ha street, towards Bach Thao park.

The red flag block turns from Le Hong Phong - Doi Can - Giang Van Minh - Kim Ma - Lieu Giai, to Quan Ngua sports palace.

The mass, cultural and sports groups went straight through the stage, ending at Hang Day Stadium (model cars turned to Nguyen Thai Hoc - Trinh Hoai Duc).

The block of tanks and crawlers turned Le Hong Phong towards the Ministry of National Defense headquarters.

The motor vehicle block is divided into 2 main routes: Cua Bac - Nghi Tam - Au Co - Vo Chi Cong - Lang road - Tran Duy Hung - Thang Long avenue - Le Quang Dao - F1 racetrack.

Nguyen Thai Hoc - Giang Vo - Lang Street - Tran Duy Hung - Thang Long Boulevard - Le Quang Dao - F1 Racetrack.

After turning in different directions, the honor guard will assemble at August Revolution Square. The army, police, militia, and foreign forces will assemble at Quan Ngua Stadium.

Part of the pedestrian mass gathered at Thong Nhat Park. The mobile police and cavalry mass gathered at Bach Thao Park.

The red flag block gathered at Quan Ngua Stadium (direction to Doi Can). The mass, cultural and sports block gathered at Hang Day Stadium and the motorized and vehicle block gathered at the F1 Racetrack.

NAM TRAN - NGUYEN KHANH - THANH CHUNG

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