Look back at Grand Parade marking 80th National Day: Pride and Resurgence of Vietnam
Cultural and Sports Sector: Preserving National Identity, Enriching Community Life The parade recreated and reaffirmed the historic significance of the August Revolution, which gave birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam - the first people’s democratic state in Southeast Asia - and ushered in a new era of national independence and socialism.
The spirit of the August Revolution and National Day, September 2, continues to be a source of pride and a driving force for the Vietnamese nation, inspiring innovation, creativity, and determination to build a comprehensively developed and sustainable Vietnam in the new era.
The parade featured 22 marching contingents of the Vietnam People’s Army, 17 contingents of the People’s Public Security Force, and 4 international military contingents from China, the Russian Federation, Laos, and Cambodia. It also showcased a wide range of specialized vehicles, modern equipment, and advanced weaponry of both the Army and Public Security forces.
Following the armed forces was the Red Flag contingent, leading 13 civilian groups: the Vietnam Fatherland Front, representatives of 54 ethnic groups, Vietnamese war veterans, former public security officers, workers, farmers, intellectuals, the revolutionary press, entrepreneurs, women, overseas Vietnamese, youth, and the Culture and Sports contingent.
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Vietnam’s Air Force performed an aerial display over Ba Dinh Square
A vehicle carrying the statue of President Ho Chi Minh
The emblem marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Armed forces contingents marched toward the grandstand, with the paticipation of more than 40,000 people - including military personnel, public security forces, and civilians.
The women’s military band of Vietnam
The contingent of female UN peacekeeping officers - representing the “blue berets”
The contingent of male UN peacekeeping police officers
The contingent of male cadets from public security academies and schools
The contingent of female traffic police officers
The contingent of female military medical officers
The Russian Federation flag contingent
The mounted police contingent
The parade then continued with military artillery vehicles of the heroic Vietnam People’s Army, followed by specialized vehicles of the People’s Public Security Force.
Officers salute while entering the grandstand
Traffic command vehicles led the procession into the grandstand
Security and escort vehicles for national leaders and international guests.
The Vietnamese Women’s contingent
Contingents marched past the grandstand to warm cheers at Ba Dinh Square
