From around 3:00 p.m. on April 25, the main roads leading to the "heart" of Ho Chi Minh City, especially the historic Le Duan Street (District 1), were filled with people. From all corners of the city and neighboring areas, they flocked here with excitement and anticipation. The bustling intersection of Le Duan - Cong Xa Paris quickly became a giant gathering point, where thousands of hearts beat together, looking towards the special event that was about to take place. People came very early, patiently searching for and securing the most favorable position to fully admire the memorable moments of the rehearsal.
In that vast sea of people, the image of the fluttering red national flags, the banners carrying pride and spirit, along with the bright red flag shirts with yellow stars created a solemn and vibrant festival picture. The bright red color of the national flag blended with the joy on everyone's face, spreading a special atmosphere, a sacred connection between the glorious past and the proud present.
State-level Preliminary Review Ceremony of the celebration, parade, and march in the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day held on Le Duan Street (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City)
Many eager people came very early so as not to miss any moment.
To ensure absolute security, order and traffic safety for this important event, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has issued a notice prohibiting all types of vehicles and people without duties from circulating and parking on many major routes in the central area from 5:30 p.m. on April 25 to 1 a.m. on April 26. Important routes such as Le Duan, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Pasteur, Hai Ba Trung, Dong Khoi, Pham Ngoc Thach, Mac Dinh Chi, Ton Duc Thang... have all been strictly divided and restricted by the authorities. Traffic regulation has been proactively and flexibly implemented, ensuring that the event area is always clear and safe for people and preparation activities.
Authorities stand on many roads to ensure people's safety.
The Ho Chi Minh City Police force has coordinated closely and harmoniously with relevant functional units to maintain public order, wholeheartedly support people and be ready to quickly handle any unexpected situations that may arise. In addition, through the radio system, the functional force regularly broadcasts gentle but responsible reminders, calling on people to strictly follow instructions, maintain order, not jostle or push, while raising awareness of protecting the general environment and carefully preserving personal belongings.
A cheerful and bustling atmosphere in the streets around Reunification Hall
The crowd gathered in the city center, creating a colorful, heroic and solemn scene.
The City Police also made practical recommendations, hoping that people would minimize the use of personal vehicles, instead prioritizing public transportation or moving in groups to easily support each other during the event. At the same time, people are also encouraged to choose neat and polite clothes, bring essential personal items such as drinking water, small hand fans, and light jackets to ensure health and show solemnity for this historic event.
The City Police also recommend that people should limit the use of personal vehicles, prioritize using public transport, and travel in groups to support each other.
The increasing flow of people, gathering in the central area of the City, has created a colorful scene, an atmosphere that is both heroic and solemn. This is not only a cultural and political event of special significance, but also a precious occasion for people across the country to express their deep gratitude for the great sacrifices of previous generations, and at the same time express their pride in the glorious 50-year history of unification of the Vietnamese people.
