State-level military parade rehearsal for 80th National Day commences
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The State-level military parade rehearsal celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day (September 2, 1945–2025) started early Saturday morning.
From late night on August 29 until the early hours of August 30, thousands of people continued to pour into the central streets of Hanoi, eagerly awaiting the scheduled time for the grand rehearsal of the military parade and mass procession.
The state-level full-dress rehearsal for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day parade took place at Ba Dinh Square and surrounding central streets in Hanoi.
Shortly after 2 a.m. on August 30, military vehicles and equipment began moving from the F1 racetrack toward Ba Dinh Square.
At Ba Dinh Square, final preparations were underway ahead of the full-dress parade rehearsal.
The area around Kim Ma Street
At 5:10 a.m., activity intensified in the area of Hang Chao and Nguyen Thai Hoc streets.
In the early hours of the morning, civilians and soldiers brought vibrant energy to the streets of Ly Thai To and Trang Tien, creating a lively and spirited atmosphere.
At around 3 a.m., cadets from the Political Officer Training School performed music and engaged with the public along Trang Tien Street, in front of the Hanoi Opera House.
A ceremonial artillery salute marked the official start of the full-dress rehearsal
In the early hours of the morning, civilians and soldiers brought vibrant energy to the streets of Ly Thai To and Trang Tien, creating a lively and spirited atmosphere.
Chinese People's Liberation Army soldiers take part in the parade commemorating the August Revolution and National Day.
Chinese servicemen
Soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army participating in the parade
At 5:10 a.m., activity intensified in the area of Hang Chao and Nguyen Thai Hoc streets
At 5:10 a.m., activity intensified in the area of Hang Chao and Nguyen Thai Hoc streets
The area around Kim Ma Street
The area around Kim Ma Street
At Ba Dinh Square, final preparations were underway ahead of the full-dress parade rehearsal.
At Ba Dinh Square, final preparations were underway ahead of the full-dress parade rehearsal.
Ba Dinh Square area before the rehearsal
At Ba Dinh Square, final preparations were underway ahead of the full-dress parade rehearsal.
Volunteers distribute water and snacks to the public around the Hanoi Opera House area.
