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On the morning of September 2nd, tens of thousands of Hanoi residents gathered on the central streets of Trang Thi and Trang Tien to watch the parade and march celebrating the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (1945-2025). From 5-6 am onwards, the atmosphere on the streets was bustling. Along both sides of the road, many families carried flags and shirts printed with the image of the Fatherland. Children wearing red shirts with yellow stars and holding cloth flags prepared to welcome the marching contingents.
The stirring military march music resounded, signaling the official start of the parade. Leading the parade formation were squadrons of the Vietnam People's Air Force.
Following behind were the flag bearers, and the armed forces contingents including the Army, Police, and Self-Defense Militia, along with foreign military delegations. All marched majestically down Trang Thi Street, their ranks perfectly aligned, their steps decisive and dignified.
Crowds lined both sides of the sidewalks, their voices echoing with cheers as they welcomed the marching contingents. Each contingent advanced in turn amidst continuous applause and excited shouts from the people lining the streets.
The marching and parade contingents moved in succession towards their assembly points. Each step, each formation, was perfectly aligned, demonstrating the discipline, strength, and pride of the Vietnamese Army and Police forces on National Day, September 2nd.
As the procession passed along the streets, many soldiers took the opportunity to wave to the people amidst the continuous cheers. This simple moment became a beautiful highlight, contributing to the solemn atmosphere of the important holiday – both dignified and intimate, filled with the warmth of the bond between the military and the people.
Engineering Corps
Raised arms and radiant smiles on the soldiers' faces created a deeply moving moment of harmony between the army and the people on this great national holiday. Loud applause and cheers, mixed with national pride, made this moment an unforgettable mark in the solemn and heroic atmosphere.
The Women's Signal Corps
People simultaneously raised their phones to record the moment the marching and parade contingents passed by.
United Nations Women's Peacekeeping Unit
Special Forces Unit
Male militia unit
Foreign military contingents participated in the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of National Day. Four military contingents participated in this A80 parade: China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia.
The assembly point for the marching and parade contingents is on Tran Khanh Du Street.
As the parade and march concluded, people still lined both sides of Tran Khanh Du Street – the gathering point for the soldiers – to bid farewell. Waving hands and cheers brought the National Day morning to a close in an atmosphere that was both solemn and emotional.
This year, on National Day, September 2nd, the central streets of Hanoi were not only the venue for the momentous event but also a space connecting the armed forces and the people. On streets like Trang Thi, Trang Tien, and Tran Khanh Du, every moment, from the orderly footsteps to the friendly waves, contributed to creating a vibrant and proud picture of the capital city on this great national holiday.
