The event was overseen by Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and head of the parade subcommittee, along with officials from the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security, and Ho Chi Minh City authorities.

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The Royal Cambodian Army troops at the rehearsal on April 22

The rehearsal featured 38 formations from Vietnam's armed forces, contingents from the Lao People's Armed Forces and the Royal Cambodian Army, and 12 formations representing various mass organizations.

For the first time, the rehearsal included a 30-minute artistic performance with over 1,000 participants.

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An artistic performance is featured at the rehearsal.

In the morning of the same day, helicopters and fighter jets conducted practice flights over the city.

Following this rehearsal, parade participants will attend a preliminary review on April 25, and a state-level general review on April 27.

The official military parade and procession of civil forces is scheduled for 6:30 am on April 30, with the participation of some 13,000 people.

Source: VNA