The emotions of tens of thousands of people beat in unison with pride as the Marching Song resounded in the stadium ablaze with red flags and yellow stars; thousands lined the streets all night, braving rain and sun to support the parade rehearsals for the A50 march in Ho Chi Minh City and the A80 march in Hanoi … All of this created a powerful and emotional image of national unity and pride.
Strength converges in historical moments.
That atmosphere was further enhanced by seemingly small but powerful acts of kindness. Many homeowners and shop owners along the parade routes voluntarily cleaned up their spaces, opened their doors to strangers, and offered free rest, sleep, and drinks. Some families even readily invited elderly people and families from out of town to stay overnight so they could watch the parade early the next morning.
In truth, they also have very common anxieties about welcoming strangers into their homes, but in the joyful atmosphere of National Day, they believe everyone comes with pure hearts. A shop owner in Ba Dinh district just smiled when asked why she stayed open all night: "I help whoever I can. On such a special day, many people travel from far away, so I share whatever I can. It's a lot of fun, there's nothing to calculate."
It's incredibly heartfelt when someone shares that they're proud to see their children grow up in a country where people consider national events to be their own personal concern… These simple yet heartwarming stories are spread in the most natural way.
The streets were as vibrant as the digital space. The atmosphere celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and subsequently the 80th anniversary of National Day created a widespread "red wave" on social media.
Songs like "Marching Song," "As if Uncle Ho were present on the day of great victory," "What could be more beautiful," "Continuing the story of peace, "... parade and march videos are being shared constantly. Millions of avatars have changed to the colors of the red flag with a yellow star.
The dress rehearsals transformed Ho Chi Minh City on April 30th and Hanoi on September 2nd into festive stages, filled with cheers both in real life and on livestream, attracting hundreds of thousands of viewers. The surge in interaction shows that the online space has truly become a cultural plaza where everyone wants to contribute a part of their pride.
It's worth noting that these moments of public engagement, from stadiums and streets to exhibition spaces, were created by the people; the people were the ones who generated the emotions. It wasn't elaborate artistic performances or majestic parades that created the atmosphere, but rather the gazes, cheers, applause, and the large presence of ordinary people.
Ultimately, the strength of a nation always begins with things like this: when pride is not only expressed in words, but also demonstrated through actions.
More broadly, the participation of the people also reflects significant changes in how Vietnamese people connect with national events. Tens of thousands of people waited until dawn to witness the parade, and millions sought out exhibitions to "revisit the country."
This is a positive manifestation of the "miraculous" foundation of unity that has helped the nation overcome challenging times throughout the centuries.
When the community becomes a national strength
Vietnam's soft power lies not only in its development figures or technological achievements, but also in its community energy, an energy that has been demonstrated through the moving events of the past few days. When the people themselves create the atmosphere of the celebration, when each marching step is accompanied by the cheers of tens of thousands of people, that power becomes clear and tangible.
If the events that just took place hold a significance that transcends the realm of mere festivities, then it serves as a reminder that national pride is always the strongest foundation for any journey.
The singing, the crowds, the eyes following the troops—all of it was not just emotion, but strength. A strength that has forged the character of Vietnam today and continues to nourish the Vietnamese will in the journeys ahead.
Throughout these events, that emotional flow seems to extend from everyday life to momentous national occasions. The voluntary participation of people of all ages, from youth to the elderly, from urban residents to those from other provinces, creates a truly authentic, warm, and cohesive picture of Vietnam.
Looking at that overall picture, one can see that the community's emotions go beyond simply "watching" an event. It's about immersing oneself in the flow of history, feeling the nation's growth through each milestone, and seeing oneself as part of a shared strength. When the drums and trumpets sound, when the red flag blazes in the sunlight, the feeling of pride seems to be transmitted like a shared energy, connecting people who have never met before.
Historical moments become focal points of communal emotion. People patiently wait through the night; homes open their doors to strangers; social media pages are ablaze with flags; rehearsals become national celebrations… All contribute to a rare picture: a nation united by a common value, not through words but through the most natural actions.
The event has passed, and daily life has returned to normal. But what remains is a sense of pride and belonging, a soft power that has helped the Vietnamese people overcome many challenging times. A community that knows how to share and enjoy pride together will always find a solid foundation to move forward in the future.
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/lan-song-do-tu-a50-den-a80-post838802.html
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