A preview of a grand military parade in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024) was held at the stadium of the northwestern province of Dien Bien on May 3.

Held by the Central Steering Committee for the commemoration of major holidays and important historical events of the country in the 2023-25 period, the parade will see the participation of more than 12,000 people, including those from the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Public Security, and Dien Bien Province.

It will be the highlight among a series of activities to mark the anniversary, contributing to affirming the significance, stature, and historical value of the victory and the continuous development and growth of the armed forces over the past 70 years under the Party's leadership.

After a period of training, all the participating forces have guaranteed the requirements of their assigned tasks.

Addressing the program, Nguyen Trong Nghia, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Communication and Education, highlighted the significance of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, saying that the celebration aims to revive and promote the patriotic tradition, the revolutionary heroism, the spirit of solidarity, the will to fight, and the determination to win in the cause of national construction and defense.

It is also to honor and express gratitude to the generations of Vietnamese people who have sacrificed and made significant contributions to the struggle for national liberation, he added.

Nghia, who is also vice head of the steering committee, asked for more thorough preparation and close coordination among agencies and units to fulfill their assigned tasks.

Some photos of the rehearsal:

Armed helicopter squadrons of the Vietnam People’s Air Force and Vietnam People's Army take part in the rehearsal.

A military parade of armed forces and militia members, along with procession representing various units such as Women's Military Band, combatants, officers, and peacekeepers.

An official rehearsal for a grand military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory will be held on May 5.

Hordes of residents and tourists show up early to watch the forces practice before the Victory Day parade.

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