Against the night sky, each step of the formation echoed firmly and rhythmically. About 13,120 people, representing the armed forces and all walks of life, gathered in the rehearsal night, together recreating the heroic spirit of the Vietnamese people in the time of "cutting through Truong Son to save the country".
The parade formation marched past the podium during the rehearsal.
The rehearsal was organized on a large scale, including 35 armed forces coordinated by the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security, along with 11 parade groups of Ho Chi Minh City. The parade groups lined up in neat rows: from the Navy, Air Defense - Air Force, Border Guard, Mobile Police, Traffic Police, to the militia and self-defense forces, city youth volunteers... Each group wore its own color, symbolizing the strength, will and heroic tradition of each force.
Command vehicle, military flag vehicle
At the front line, the military flag group led the parade with the bright red national flag flying, followed by the group of general officers, colonels, officer cadets, female soldiers, and female police officers with strong yet graceful appearances, marching in unison to the rhythm of the fast-paced military music. The straight rows of soldiers, determined eyes, and slogans chanted in unison like rolling waves, moved the spectators.
Party flag and national flag block
Behind, 11 marching groups representing all walks of life in Ho Chi Minh City, such as veterans, workers, farmers, intellectuals, businessmen, women, youth, etc., also took turns walking across the stage. Their radiant faces and the flags flying overhead were like a message: The city today stands firmly on the feet of those who fought, built, and preserved this land.
Women's Military Band
The rehearsal is not only a general inspection of techniques and formations, but also the final "military training" step to ensure accuracy, synchronization and solemnity for the official April 30th ceremony. Under the bright headlights that illuminate the entire sky, every hand-raising gesture and every step forward is carefully reviewed by the Organizing Committee, adjusting the smallest details to aim for a perfect parade.
The block of officers representing the five armies
Liberation Army Block
Army Officers' Block
Logistics and Technical Officer Block
Naval Officer Block
To serve the rehearsal, many central streets of Ho Chi Minh City such as Le Duan, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Pasteur... were temporarily blocked. People poured onto both sides of the street to watch, although their access was limited, they still felt the pride rising. The loud applause, the bright eyes under the night sky - all seemed to join the march of the army, adding strength to the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the great victory.
Cyberspace Operations Force
Women's Peacekeeping Unit
Image of veterans during the rehearsal
The parade rehearsal on the evening of April 25 not only served to check the organization, but also served as an opportunity for the people of Ho Chi Minh City, the sons of the South, to rekindle their heroic memories and look to the future with all their faith and national pride. Each step, each flag in the night seemed to encapsulate the message: 50 years ago, we made history; today, we continue to write new pages of history, more brilliant and proud than ever.
