The event brings eight music groups with over 400 members, including six from China, Japan, the Philippines, Laos, Myanmar and Brunei. The host Vietnam has two teams from the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security.

Colonel Dao Quang Tien, Second-in-Command of the Military Ceremonial Troupe held that his troops will join two categories of concert and parade under the gala, in order to contribute to popularizing the image of the country, people, and military of Vietnam to international friends.

Reportedly, more than 120 troops has spent two months preparing for the event.

As scheduled, the gala will take place on July 9-10 on pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi.

Here are several photos of the rehearsal.

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Military instrumentalists in a parade
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A number of instruments are used in the band.
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The troupe will play various military songs.
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All of them are determined to try their best for the gala.
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The participation of the troupe will boost the image of the military among audiences.
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Bandsmen practicing in a formation
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A concert show

Translated by Minh Anh