We - the flowers of the armed forces - were added to the flower-waving formation in the final days of the training process towards the grand ceremony. Although we only practiced for nearly half a month, going through 4 practice sessions, preliminary rehearsals and final rehearsals, that amount of time was enough for me to clearly feel the exciting atmosphere, the spirit of discipline and the burning sense of responsibility in each member of the unit. Each practice session was a great challenge for physical strength and will. We had to stand at attention continuously for more than three hours. As someone who had filmed the A80 training sessions, I thought I understood all the hardships, but only when I experienced it directly did I understand the hardships, the iron discipline and the silent efforts behind each step of the marching and marching units.

The pride of the officers, lecturers, students and staff of Army Officer School 1 when participating in the country's major event.

Time seemed to slow down, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, then 30 minutes... The staff kept checking, reminding, and encouraging the spirit, occasionally playing lively marching melodies to add strength. Yet, each passing minute seemed twice as long as usual, testing the perseverance and will of each person in the formation. At the office, 2.5 hours of work passed very quickly, and at the training ground, each second seemed to test the limits of each person. However, no one faltered. Every gaze and smile in the group still shone with pride, reminding each other to look forward to the great holiday, to the millions of people waving flags and flowers, welcoming the great festival of the country; thinking of the moment of joining in the same step with the groups parading, marching in the sacred Ba Dinh Square... Everyone continued to persevere, firmly practicing.

After 1.5 hours of standing at attention, we had only completed half of the practice session. No one complained, no one was distracted. The whole group remained in a straight formation, eyes focused, solemn, ready to wait for the command to wave flowers. When the command was raised, the whole group raised their hands high. The colorful bouquets of flowers waved in unison, blooming under the golden autumn sunlight like a soft wave of flowers, blending with the heroic steps of marching through the historic Ba Dinh Square. Even though our legs were numb and our arms were tired after many hours of practice, everyone suppressed their fatigue, focused all their spirit and strength to complete each movement, without a single unnecessary movement, without a single off beat.

To be able to march more than 5km and stand firm for many hours, each outfit, each pair of shoes, each pair of sandals are carefully selected: well-fitting, high enough, comfortable enough. The sisters all wear light makeup, neatly tie their hair, wear bright red ao dai, hold bouquets of fresh flowers, and carry the red flag with yellow star on their shoulders, creating a uniform, prominent, graceful and charismatic group. Seen from afar, the flower-waving formation looks like a vibrant silk strip in the middle of Ba Dinh Square, both soft and solemn, and imbued with national spirit.

During rehearsals, preliminary rehearsals, and final rehearsals, when the National Anthem played, we stood solemnly and sang loudly. In the sea of ​​people filled with fervent enthusiasm, I felt my heart tremble and my eyes blurred with emotion. Even though I was just a small individual among millions of people, I still wanted my voice to resonate strongly, contributing to the sacred anthem of the nation.

Cadres, lecturers, students and staff of Army Officer School 1 participate in the Party's civil bloc. Photo: VU HUYEN

When the names of the delegates were announced, we waved flags and flowers in welcome - our arms raised high, waving in unison like waves of red and yellow rolling on the background of the flowing ao dai. When the military parades, marching groups, and military vehicles passed the stage, we waved flowers in unison to cheer. The groups walked decisively and solemnly, showing the results of many days of hard training; and we added to the spirit with our synchronized hand movements, our bright eyes, with all the patriotism, pride, and enthusiasm of the Vietnamese people.

The determination, discipline, patriotism and sense of responsibility of each person have contributed significantly to the success of the training sessions. There were days of heavy rain, the field was flooded, the training conditions were many times more difficult, but no one was discouraged. Everyone was still united, joined forces, serious, looking towards Ba Dinh Square - where the sacred spirit of the mountains and rivers calms, to together complete the assigned tasks in the best way. Because we understand that each wave of the hand is not just a simple performance. It is a symbol of the national spirit, a deep gratitude sent to the generations of fathers and brothers who fell for independence and freedom. And more than that, it is a strong affirmation of the determination of today's generation to follow the tradition, wholeheartedly contributing to the cause of building and firmly protecting the increasingly rich, civilized and powerful Vietnam.

As a soldier, and also as someone working in the field of information and propaganda, I am even more aware of the value of each of these moments. It is not only beautiful in form, but also profound in content, imbued with political meaning and national spirit. It is from today's practical experiences, immersing myself in the patriotism and resilience of the entire nation, that I am more confident in the strength of national unity, in the indomitable will of the Vietnamese people, in a bright future in which each citizen, no matter who they are, in any position, can contribute a small flower to create a brilliant flower garden for the beloved Vietnamese Fatherland.

Thank you for this journey that has allowed me to live fully with the ideal, with the profession, with the pride of a soldier of Uncle Ho's Army in the new era. And, I will continue to bring this image - the image of a great national festival, of national solidarity to spread strongly in the news, each radio story, so that the love for the country will forever be kindled in the hearts of every cadre, lecturer, student, and staff of the Army Officer School 1 in particular, and the Vietnamese people in general, joining hands and wholeheartedly to bring Vietnam to stand shoulder to shoulder with friends around the world as Uncle Ho always wished during his lifetime.

CHU HUYEN

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/80-nam-cach-mang-thang-tam-va-quoc-khanh-2-9/tu-hao-duoc-gop-mot-bong-hoa-nho-trong-ngay-hoi-lon-cua-dat-nuoc-844231