Henri (center), a tourist from France, said that visiting Ho Chi Minh City during this significant occasion was absolutely the right decision of him and his friends, as they could truly experience the city’s vibrant and festive atmosphere.
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Henri (center) and his friends |
Henri added, “We bought Vietnam’s national flags and walked along the streets to share the joy with the locals and eagerly awaited the parade.”
The young French tourist was impressed with the Vietnamese people’s hospitality. He said that he had learnt a few Vietnamese phrases, such as “Xin chao” (Hello), “Cam on” (Thank you), and “Chuc mung” (Congratulations). For foreigners like him, knowing some Vietnamese words was a real advantage. Henri said that he could feel the happiness of the Vietnamese when hearing foreign visitors making the effort to speak a little Vietnamese.
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First Lieutenant Banxa Chanthavong, a member of the delegation of the Lao People's Army joining the parade |
First Lieutenant Banxa Chanthavong, a member of the delegation of the Lao People's Army joining the parade said that he felt happy and proud to be part of the solemn and emotional atmosphere of this grand celebration of the Vietnamese people.
“We are honored to celebrate this historic victory with the people of Vietnam. Every step we take today is a reaffirmation that the friendship between the two nations will forever remain strong," said the young Lao soldier.
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David and Molly from the United Kingdom |
Visiting Vietnam at the time when the country is holding a wide range of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification, David and Molly from the United Kingdom were impressed with the lively and bustling atmosphere in Ho Chi Minh City.
"We attended the full-dress rehearsal for the celebration. As parade formations passed by, we heard the people singing Vietnamese songs in unison. We asked for the names of the songs and tried to learn how to sing them in Vietnamese. We’ve been looking forward to today’s official ceremony, hoping to sing along with the locals as the parade goes by," said the British tourists.
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Alex and Stella, tourists from Germany |
Alex and Stella, German tourists, have been traveling in Vietnam for five days and chose Ho Chi Minh City as their final stop to watch the parade and grand celebration. They had learned about this anniversary and wanted to witness this special occasion firsthand, especially the aerial display by the air force and street parade.
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Le Thi Minh Nguyet from Ton Duc Thang University |
As a young person of Vietnam, Le Thi Minh Nguyet from Ton Duc Thang University feel an indescribable excitement while standing on Nguyen Hue Street where the celebration is taking place.
“The national flags fill the sky, crowds gather with excitement, and heroic music echoes as we await the ceremony. A deep sense of national pride rises in me. As a student, I cherish peace and hope to contribute by studying diligently and being constantly creative, helping build a stronger and more prosperous country worthy of the sacrifices of our forefathers," said Nguyet.
Translated by Tran Hoai