Bustling atmosphere throughout the capital before the first training session

On the evening of August 21, the atmosphere of the rehearsal for the parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2 at Ba Dinh Square (Hanoi) attracted a large number of people in the capital to watch, creating an exciting and heroic atmosphere.

By 4 p.m., the streets were almost full of seats, with many families bringing mats and plastic chairs to wait. The authorities had to work continuously to direct traffic, maintain order, and ensure security for the rehearsals and thousands of spectators.

Before the practice session, amidst the “sea of ​​red flags with yellow stars”, people sang Vietnamese revolutionary songs such as “As if there were Uncle Ho on the great victory day”, “Joining hands in a big circle”, making the atmosphere of the capital even more bustling, filled with pride, recalling the heroic history of the nation during the great festivals of the country.

The convoys of military equipment moved through Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoang Dieu, Nghi Tam streets... towards Ba Dinh Square. The image of the powerful vehicles moving in neat, uniform lines surprised many people, causing them to clap and cheer.

Ms. Vu Thu (born in 1990, Ba Dinh district) shared: “My family and I arrived quite early to reserve seats. We waited for many hours but everyone was excited, just hoping to see the convoys and parades pass by. The solemn and heroic atmosphere made me very emotional and proud.”

Many people prepared food, drinks, clothes and umbrellas to fully enjoy the atmosphere of the first training session at the historic Ba Dinh Square. Minh Huy (20 years old, student at the University of Construction) excitedly watched the training session, "ready to stay all night until morning to fully enjoy and keep it as a memory that will live forever in his heart".

The practice session on the evening of August 21 was not only an important preparation for the parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day, but also brought the people of the capital a sacred and heroic space, fostering their love for their homeland and country.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/khong-khi-ron-rang-khap-thu-do-truoc-gio-tong-hop-luyen-dau-tien-post809511.html