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On the morning of December 17, the rehearsal for the 2024 Vietnam International Defence Expo, which will take place on December 19, was held at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi. Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, a member of the Party Central Committee, a Standing Member of the Central Military Commission, and Deputy Minister of National Defence, attended and presided over the rehearsal ceremony. |
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The opening features a spectacular artistic performance by artists within and outside the army. |
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Performances at the rehearsal or the 2024 Vietnam International Defence Expo. |
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Immediately following the artistic display, the flag-raising ceremony takes place in a solemn and respectful atmosphere, setting a dignified tone for the event. |
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Photo: THANH DAT |
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An overview of the flag-raising ceremony during the rehearsal for the expo. |
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An overview of the flag-raising ceremony during the rehearsal for the expo. |
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The delegates perform the flag-raising ceremony. |
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Immediately afterwards, a group of armed helicopters carrying flags entered in an arrow-shaped formation. |
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Impressive images from the rehearsal on the morning of December 17 |
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Commandos showcase martial arts performances during the rehearsal. |
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Commandos showcase martial arts performances during the rehearsal. |
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Commandos demonstrate their strength, highlighting the power of the Vietnam People's Army. |
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The female military band marches. |
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An impressive performance by the commandos draws great admiration. |
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Military dogs participate in the rehearsal. |
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UAV drones carrying the national flag appear in the skies above the rehearsal. |
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A formation of Su-30MK2 aircraft flew past the platform, simultaneously releasing missile decoys in the sky. |
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This performance is the most anticipated and deemed the most impressive of the expo. |
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An overview of the rehearsal. |
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Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien, a member of the Party Central Committee, a Standing Member of the Central Military Commission, and Deputy Minister of National Defence, provides feedback and insights following the rehearsal. |