[In Photos] Ho Chi Minh City: Thousands watch second parade rehearsal

Thousands of people gathered around the area near the Independence Palace in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of April 22, to watch the second rehearsal of the grand military parade, part of preparations to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 –2025).
The re-enactment of tanks entering the Independence Palace
The re-enactment of tanks entering the Independence Palace
Although the second full rehearsal of the parade is scheduled to start at 7 PM, people have already flocked to the roads surrounding the Independence Palace 3–4 hours earlier, especially Le Duan Street, eager to witness the grand parade of the Vietnam people’s armed forces.

Although the second full rehearsal of the parade is scheduled to start at 7 PM, people have already flocked to the roads surrounding the Independence Palace 3–4 hours earlier, especially Le Duan Street, eager to witness the grand parade of the Vietnam people’s armed forces.
Citizens excitedly await the second rehearsal on Le Duan Street, anticipating a majestic parade by the armed forces.

Citizens excitedly await the second rehearsal on Le Duan Street, anticipating a majestic parade by the armed forces.
From 5 PM, roads around central Ho Chi Minh City such as Le Duan, Pham Ngoc Thach, and Nam Ky Khoi Nghia are packed with people waiting for the rehearsal parade ahead of the grand celebration on April 30.

From 5 PM, roads around central Ho Chi Minh City such as Le Duan, Pham Ngoc Thach, and Nam Ky Khoi Nghia are packed with people waiting for the rehearsal parade ahead of the grand celebration on April 30.
After watching the powerful parade display, Nguyen Cuong Thinh’s family (District 1) shares that they feel immense pride and hope for a new era for the nation.

After watching the powerful parade display, Nguyen Cuong Thinh’s family (District 1) shares that they feel immense pride and hope for a new era for the nation.
At exactly 7 PM, the second rehearsal officially commences in preparation for the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South.

At exactly 7 PM, the second rehearsal officially commences in preparation for the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South.
The ceremonial artillery is viewed live on the LED screen.

The ceremonial artillery is viewed live on the LED screen.
The Vietnam People’s Army marching past the podium, led by a command vehicle carrying senior officers from the Ministry of National Defence.

The Vietnam People’s Army marching past the podium, led by a command vehicle carrying senior officers from the Ministry of National Defence.
Officers representing the five military wings that entered Saigon on April 30, 1975, march in unison during the parade.

Officers representing the five military wings that entered Saigon on April 30, 1975, march in unison during the parade.
The female peacekeeping officers division.

The female peacekeeping officers division.
The Lao People's Army, in combat uniforms, march in formation, showcasing the deep solidarity and close ties between Vietnam and Laos in the journey of peacekeeping and development.

The Lao People's Army, in combat uniforms, march in formation, showcasing the deep solidarity and close ties between Vietnam and Laos in the journey of peacekeeping and development.
The Royal Cambodian Army also march in the rehearsal, symbolising international friendship, solidarity, and cooperation on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of national reunification.

The Royal Cambodian Army also march in the rehearsal, symbolising international friendship, solidarity, and cooperation on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of national reunification.
Southern female guerrillas also take part in the rehearsal.

Southern female guerrillas also take part in the rehearsal.
The cavalry division in the parade rehearsal.

The cavalry division in the parade rehearsal.
The joy as the parade units march by.

The joy as the parade units march by.
After the second full rehearsal on April 22, there will be a pre-check on April 25 and a national-level full rehearsal on April 27. The official parade will take place on Le Duan Street, in front of the Independence Palace on the morning of April 30.

After the second full rehearsal on April 22, there will be a pre-check on April 25 and a national-level full rehearsal on April 27. The official parade will take place on Le Duan Street, in front of the Independence Palace on the morning of April 30.
NDO

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