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HCMC – Troops from Cambodia and Laos joined a parade rehearsal in downtown HCMC for the first time on Tuesday night, alongside over 10,000 personnel from Vietnam’s military, police, and other forces as preparations ramp up for the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the south and the reunification of the nation.
The full-scale rehearsal marked the second such rehearsal ahead of the April 30 celebration. A total of 48 marching formations made their way through main streets in District 1, and some of them interacted with onlookers.
Official rehearsals will continue with a preview on April 25 and a final state-level rehearsal on April 27.
The main ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. on April 30. After passing the grandstand in front of the Independence Palace, the participating formations will regroup at Tao Dan Park, Hoa Lu Stadium, and Le Van Tam Park.
The rehearsal included official ceremonies of the Party and the State, a military parade organized by the Ministry of National Defense, and a civilian march overseen by the HCMC governmentThe Red Flag bloc marches on the streets. A total of 48 formations participated in the drill, including military, police, and other units.Air Defense–Air Force Command blocThe “five strategic army wings” formation, a symbolic highlight of this year’s April 30 paradeCavalry troops on horseback enter the main stage areaThe female military bandFemale traffic police officers in parade formationThe southern female guerrilla unitThe northern female guerrilla unitTonight’s rehearsal also marked the first time Lao and Cambodian troops participated. Their involvement follows an invitation from Vietnam’s Ministry of National DefenseThe Lao People’s Army sent over 120 officers and soldiers to Vietnam. They arrived via Phu Bai Airport in Hue City, then continued to Tan Son Nhat International Airport and trained in Binh Duong ProvinceThis year’s April 30 parade will feature three international military blocs from Laos, Cambodia, and China.
