People were moved to tears when watching the parade rehearsal to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day, September 2nd.

(Chinhphu.vn) - On the morning of August 30, in Hanoi, tens of thousands of people gathered to watch the rehearsal of the military parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day, September 2. In the solemn atmosphere, each rumbling step of the troops passing by left emotions and pride in the hearts of the viewers.

Ms. Le Thi Hai (left) and her sister, Ms. Le Thi Yen - Photo: VGP/Thu Giang

Memories of the years spent in military uniform are always intact

Among the crowd standing along both sides of Hung Vuong Street, Ms. Le Thi Hai (66 years old, Ngoc Son ward, Thanh Hoa ) and her younger sister, Ms. Le Thi Yen, quietly watched each parade formation, their eyes filled with emotion.

Ms. Hai shared: "We went to Hanoi to watch the first rehearsal, then returned to our hometown. Yesterday, the two sisters took the bus again to watch the final rehearsal. It only happens once every 80 years, and because we are old, we wanted to witness it with our own eyes. Our family and children all support and encourage us."

Having served for 6 years in the 442nd Division, then transferred to the foreign trade sector, the memories of her years in the army are still intact in Ms. Hai. That is why, every time there is a parade, she arranges to go to the capital to watch it.

When the army marched through Ba Dinh Square, the bustling music mixed with the enthusiastic footsteps, Ms. Hai was moved: "Nothing can express in words the pride in my heart. I clearly feel the care of the Party and the State, and feel lucky to live in peace and independence. On this day, I remember my father, who was also a veteran, and the millions of people who died so that the country can have freedom today."

For Ms. Hai, the parade is not only an opportunity for people to admire the strength and majesty of the Vietnam People's Army, but also a moment to honor the solidarity of the entire nation, with the participation of the police force, mass organizations in the Vietnam Fatherland Front, youth union members, artists, businessmen and many other classes of people.

"Tradition has seeped into my blood, urging me to go to Hanoi, to show gratitude, to remind myself to live a more worthy life for what previous generations have sacrificed," said Ms. Hai.

After the rehearsal, Ms. Hai and her sisters returned to Thanh Hoa. But on September 2, they will return to Hanoi to once again immerse themselves in the sacred atmosphere of National Day.

Mr. Hoang Van Thao (left, 27 years old, from Nghe An) and his relatives went to watch the rehearsal of the parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day, September 2 - Photo: VGP/Gia Huy

Special events, not always a chance to witness in a lifetime

In the joyful atmosphere, emotion and pride spread in every eye and smile, everyone eagerly looked forward to witnessing the army marching with majestic music, red flags with yellow stars filling the sky.

Among the crowd, Hoang Van Thao (27 years old, from Nghe An) and his family arrived early to find a good location. Although it was not yet 4 am, the whole family woke up and took advantage of the opportunity to find a good location on Dai Co Viet Street - a place with open space and easy observation. "We determined that this is a special event, one does not always have the opportunity to witness it in one's lifetime, so we had to prepare early," Thao shared.

"The atmosphere was really exciting and jubilant, cheers echoed everywhere, I felt an indescribable emotion rising in my heart," he said.

In particular, the moment the whole family clapped and cheered together in the midst of the crowd, Thao felt more clearly the connection and common pride of millions of hearts. "To be able to witness the country's important event directly, I feel very lucky. It is not only my own joy, but also a precious memory to tell my children and grandchildren," he expressed.

Veteran Phan Thanh Hoa (75 years old, Yen Nghia ward, Hanoi). Photo: VGP/Gia Huy

Veteran Phan Thanh Hoa (75 years old, Yen Nghia ward, Hanoi) and his family of more than a dozen people were present at Ba Dinh Square since the previous afternoon. He said that to maintain a favorable position, everyone stayed up almost all night, but no one felt tired. What impressed Mr. Hoa the most was the dedication of the functional forces. Police, soldiers, and young volunteers supported people with seats, drinks, and milk cakes. "Those acts of kindness made me feel even warmer and more moved in the atmosphere of solidarity and unity during important holidays like this," he shared.

Having participated in the resistance war against the US since 1970, directly fighting on the southern battlefield, Mr. Hoa understands more than anyone the value of peace today, and is filled with pride as the country develops more and more, and the military and police forces are becoming more disciplined and modern. For him, the rehearsal on the morning of August 30 is not only a commemorative event, but also a vivid demonstration of the country's changes, of the Vietnamese people's aspirations to rise up. He believes that today's heroic images will be deeply engraved in his memory, becoming a driving force for the younger generation to be more patriotic, more attached and responsible to the Fatherland.

Young generation continues to write "peace story"

Since yesterday afternoon, Ms. Nguyen Dieu Linh in Phat Tich commune, Bac Ninh province, has brought her young child to Hanoi to join in the heroic and sacred atmosphere of the "National Festival". Her eyes lit up with pride and could not hide her emotion when witnessing the parade with her own eyes - a sacred moment that every Vietnamese person wishes to experience at least once. Amidst the bustling crowd, the excited laughter blending with the rhythm of the drums, echoing throughout the Square and witnessing each neat formation marching through, Ms. Linh saw more clearly the passionate patriotism of the nation - a spirit that has flowed from our ancestors until today.

Le Duong Ha My hopes that young people will follow suit and try their best to serve and contribute to the country. Photo: VGP/Minh Thu

Nguyen Thuan An (Tien Du, Bac Ninh) shared the same feeling: "This is the first time I witnessed a military parade, I feel extremely proud. The image of the troops marching in unison and strongly shows the strength and spirit of the nation. I am grateful for the sacrifices and contributions of generations of fathers and brothers to have peace today."

Le Duong Ha My (16 years old, Hai Phong) shared: "I am also extremely proud to be a Vietnamese citizen, to live on the land of Vietnam - the place that has sheltered and nurtured me in peace and love. But the most touching thing is when thinking about the generations of fathers and brothers who have fallen, sacrificed their blood and bones so that today's generation can live peacefully in the heart of the beautiful country of Vietnam, enjoying the joy of national peace. With deep gratitude, I and other young people will follow, try our best to serve and contribute to the country. That is not only a source of pride but also a responsibility that the young generation must shoulder."

Rufino Aybar, Vietnamese name Nguyen Manh Hung (Spanish nationality, has lived in Vietnam for 20 years): Let's cherish peace, be grateful to the veterans, the heroes who sacrificed so that we can have an independent - free - happy Vietnam today - Photo: VGP/Minh Thu

Not only for Vietnamese youth, the A80 parade also left many special emotions for international friends. Rufino Aybar, Vietnamese name Nguyen Manh Hung (Spanish nationality, has lived in Vietnam for 20 years) expressed: "I am very happy because this is the first time I have seen such a magnificent parade. I am really moved and want to send a message to the youth: Let's cherish peace, be grateful to the veterans, the heroes who sacrificed so that we can have an independent - free - happy Vietnam today. Not only Vietnamese people but also foreigners living in Vietnam need to remember and cherish that."

The young generation is following their ancestors every day to forever ignite the spirit of patriotism and build a strong and prosperous Fatherland.

The morning of August 30 has ended, but the echoes of the rehearsal still linger in the hearts of the people of the capital and tourists. It is joy, emotion and above all, national pride aroused before the big holiday of September 2.

PV Group

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