Vietnam's Military Parade and Procession: A Synchronized Showcase of Military Might

Vietnam's military parade and procession, scheduled to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, is gearing up for a grand display of military might. Over 7,000 officers and soldiers have been rehearsing their marching and parade techniques at three locations in Hanoi, including the National Military Training Centre No. 4, the Vietnam National University - Hanoi, and the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism. The event will feature more formations and participants than previous parades, with the armed forces alone set to march in 38 formations.

Key Takeaways:

• The first rehearsal for the military parade and procession involved over 7,000 officers and soldiers.
• The parade will have more formations and participants than the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory parade in May last year and the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification on April 30, 2025.
• The armed forces will march in 38 formations during the event.
• Director of the Department of Military Training and School Management Major General Vu Viet Hung led the rehearsal, with the goal of preparing thoroughly for the upcoming parade.
• The participants worked under adverse weather and terrain conditions and coordinated with other groups to simulate the real event.
• The military parade and procession will take place in preparation for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.
• The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism is one of the three locations where the rehearsal took place.

Statistics:

• 7,000 officers and soldiers participated in the first rehearsal for the military parade and procession.
• 38 formations will march in the armed forces during the event.
• The parade will have more formations and participants than the previous parades.
• 20 days of practice led up to the first combined rehearsal.

Sources:

• (VOV5) on June 25, 2025.