Since the night of August 29, many people have begun gathering along Le Duan Street to wait for the A80 rehearsal to take place on August 30. Despite the sudden rain, the excited atmosphere has not diminished. Groups of people patiently sat down, holding umbrellas and wearing raincoats, many even brought mats and tarps to spread on the sidewalk. While waiting, they chatted and sang together to forget the long time of staying up all night to wait.
Intersection of Le Duan - Hai Ba Trung - Cua Nam - Nguyen Khuyen
In the middle of the night, on the tarps spread along the sidewalk, many people took the opportunity to lie down and rest after a long wait. Some leaned on the railing, closed their eyes to relax, others used their backpacks as pillows, trying to sleep amidst the bustling atmosphere around them. A group of young people brought along a set of seahorses, gathered around to play and forget the long wait. Some others took the opportunity to call and chat with their relatives. Every time a convoy of cars passed by, everyone looked up at the same time, watching with eager eyes, as if re-energized to continue waiting until morning.
People spread out tarps, wore raincoats, and sat waiting in the rain at night.
Some young people took the opportunity to take photos and record the countdown to the parade. Some people sat chatting animatedly, their eyes still on the road ahead, not wanting to miss any moment when the convoys passed by. The blue light from the phone screens reflected on the faces, both eager and tired after a long sleepless night…
At the houses along Le Duan Street, many people took the opportunity to open their doors and stand on their balconies, waiting for the parades to pass by. On both sides of the sidewalk, everyone looked forward, looking forward to the official rehearsal time.
Amidst the crowd waiting on Le Duan Street, two veterans in their neat military uniforms passed by. When they raised their hands in greeting, the people responded with clapping and cheering, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere.
When it was time for the official rehearsal, the cheers of the people echoed from afar. On the main road, rows of uniformed soldiers entered one after another, their footsteps in unison and decisive, making the atmosphere seem to swell with each step.
People on both sides of the street stood up at the same time, many people raised their phones to record, the cheers and applause were loud and continuous.Even though they had to stand waiting in the sun, many people's faces still radiated excitement and pride.
The uniform footsteps of the police passing by created a bustling atmosphere, making the whole street full of life. People looked up, cheers rang out, erasing the distance between the soldiers and the people, leaving only a common pride spreading throughout Le Duan Street.
Some soldiers had bright eyes and bright smiles that lit up the entire frame; others had serious faces, exuding discipline. These seemingly opposite expressions blended together in a rhythm, reflecting the spirit of discipline and pride of the rehearsal day.
When the last blocks passed, the echoes still lingered. Many people looked up, holding up their phones to record, as if wanting to capture that special moment. The rehearsal day was not only a preparation for the big day, but also an occasion for the pride and affection between the army and the people to once again be lit up in the heart of Hanoi.
