Impressive images of the April 30 parade rehearsal on Le Duan Street in Ho Chi Minh City

The strong, rapid, and uniform marching footsteps and loud cheers created a solemn, heroic, and emotional atmosphere.

The parade blocks to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) started their route from Nguyen Binh Khiem Street along Le Duan Street to the Independence Palace.

Participating in the parade were military forces, 25 militia and 15 police forces, gradually entering Le Duan Street after the loud shout of Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army.

Impressive April 30th parade rehearsal on Le Duan Street in Ho Chi Minh City

The command vehicle and the flag team vehicle enter the stage to begin the joint training session. The group will move on Le Duan Street in front of the Independence Palace, passing through the grandstand area at the intersection of Le Duan - Pasteur.

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The liberation army soldiers concentrated on every step, ensuring an even and beautiful formation.

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The female special police force with 128 soldiers participated in the parade at the joint training session.

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Special forces soldiers of Military Region 5 departed from Quang Nam and moved to Bien Hoa (Dong Nai) to go to training locations.

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Mobile police male block

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Continuing the tradition of building and defending the country of our ancestors. These images are vivid proof of the indomitable will and steadfastness of the Vietnam People's Army in the new era.

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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.

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The Northern female militia block in Ao Ba Ba entered the ceremony platform.

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With simple costumes, typical crow hats and scarves and guns on their shoulders, the female militiamen represent the image of loyal and brave Northern women.

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The officers and soldiers participating in the joint training were mobilized from many military units to move to Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of April 18.

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Female soldiers of the female military band

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Cavalry Mobile Police

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People's Public Security Bloc participates in comprehensive training

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Southern female guerrillas at a training session

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Coast Guard participates in joint training

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Communications Corps

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Also on April 18, the people's blocs, veterans... also marched with the police and military groups, creating an extremely exciting atmosphere before the great celebration of the whole nation.

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After this joint training session, the forces will have one more joint training session on the evening of April 22, a preliminary rehearsal on April 25 and a state-level general rehearsal on April 27 on Le Duan Street.

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