In the solemn and spirited atmosphere of the evening of April 18, the resounding and powerful shout of Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia - Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army became the command to urge and lead the mighty forces to begin marching down Le Duan Street towards the Thong Nhat Hall during the parade and marching practice session.
Participating in this important parade and marching rehearsal were 25 units of the military, militia and self-defense forces, along with 13 units of the People's Public Security Forces. The event was honored to be welcomed and directed directly by two senior leaders: General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Minister of National Defense, and General Luong Tam Quang, Politburo member, Minister of Public Security. The comrades kindly encouraged and presented meaningful gifts, showing deep concern for the spirit and preparation of the participating forces.
This is a special milestone when for the first time, a large-scale parade and marching rehearsal was held right in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, after many times taking place at Bien Hoa airport, Dong Nai province. This change of location has attracted special attention and aroused excitement in the hearts of many people in the city.
On the evening of April 18, the program of General training for the parade and march for the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) was held.
At exactly 8:00 p.m., following the command, the parade blocks began their journey from Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, moving along Le Duan Street towards the Reunification Hall. The strong, even steps, expressing the deep pride of the children of Vietnam, striding rhythmically, in harmony with the loud, spirited shouts of the block leaders. Immediately after, there was a unanimous, decisive and resounding response from all the soldiers, creating a majestic, moving sound.
The steps were steady after many days of practice.
The solemn parade to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification will officially take place on this historic Le Duan Street, in front of the Reunification Hall Square.
The blocks start their route from Nguyen Binh Khiem Street (District 1) along Le Duan Street (District 1) and Thong Nhat Hall.
This is the first time a combined parade and marching practice has been organized in Ho Chi Minh City after many times organized at Bien Hoa airport, Dong Nai. The event attracted the attention of many people.
As early as 6 p.m., both sides of the road were packed with people from the city and surrounding areas coming to witness and express their overflowing emotions and deep pride in the glorious history of the nation.
After this important training session, the participating forces will continue to undergo two thorough preliminary and final rehearsals to ensure the best preparation for the official parade, scheduled to take place on the morning of April 30. The 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day will gather 48 parades and marching groups, with the participation of about 13,000 people, promising to be a grand event, deeply engraved in the hearts of every Vietnamese citizen about a brilliant milestone in history.
