In pictures: Rehearsal for Dien Bien Phu Victory military parade

More than 4,000 military and public security personnel joined a rehearsal on April 4 for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.

The rehearsal is attended by Minister of Defence Phan Van Giang, Minister of Public Security To Lam and other officials of the Ministries of Defence and Public Security.

The formation of the Party and national flags.

The formation of the command car and military flag car.

The formation of female military band.

The formation of Dien Bien soldiers, including the 308th Division, the 312th Division, and the 316th Division.

The formation of border guard officers.

The military parade is scheduled to take place on the morning of May 7, 2024 at Dien Bien Stadium.

The formation of female peacekeepers.

During a two-hour rehearsal, dozens of military and public security formations marched past the stand.

The formation of traffic policewomen.

The formation of cyberspace warfare operations.

The formation of female special police force.

The formation of southern female guerillas.

The formation of southwestern female militia.

The formation of cavalry mobile police.

More than 4,000 military and public security personnel were involved in the rehearsal.

Minister of Defence Phan Van Giang speaks at the rehearsal.

Leaders of the Ministries of Defence and Public Security present gifts to the participating forces.

Minister of Defence Phan Van Giang and Minister of Public Security To Lam inquire after the forces taking part in the parade.

Minister of Defence Phan Van Giang praises the more than 4,000 personnel for their hard work despite the hot weather.

NDO/Tran Quyet - Thanh Dat