The highlight of the ceremony is a grand parade, with the participation of 38 parade formations from the military, militia and self-defense, and police forces, and 12 civilian marching formations. Additionally, three international military formations representing the armed forces of China, Laos, and Cambodia also participated in the event. 

Below are photos of the parade.

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An aerial display by the air force at the event (Photo: VNA)
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The ceremonial vehicle carrying Vietnam’s national emblem (Photo: VNA)
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The formation of national and Party flags (Photo: VNA)
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The ceremonial vehicle carrying the portrait of President Ho Chi Minh (Photo: VNA)
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The command vehicle (Photo: VNA)
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A view of the parade (Photo: VNA)
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Leaders and former leaders at the event
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Women’s Military Band (Photo: VNA)

 

 

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The formation of officers representing five major military wings
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The formation of the Liberation Army
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The formation of the Army
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The formation of the naval force
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The formation of the Air Defense - Air Force Service
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The formation of the Coast Guard 
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The formation of the commando force
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The formation of the special force
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The formation of logistics and technical officers
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The formation of female officers from the Signal Corps
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Female military medical officers
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The formation of female peacekeepers
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The formation of female special force
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The formation of sea militiamen
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The formation of Southern female guerrillas
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The formation of Northern female militia
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The formations of Chinese, Lao, and Cambodian soldiers at the parade

Translated by Tran Hoai