Live: Parade blocks, marching units, and military equipment move into position for preliminary rehearsal.

After two successful general rehearsals at Ba Dinh Square on August 21 and 24, the forces began the state-level preliminary rehearsal at 8:00 PM on August 27.

6:30 PM: Currently, the foreign military bloc participating in the parade, A80, has also arrived, rehearsing along Hung Vuong Street. It is expected that four foreign military blocs will participate in the parade, including: China, Russia, Laos, Cambodia. The delegations from Cambodia, Laos, and Russia arrived in Vietnam on August 15, 16, and 20 respectively; the Chinese delegation is expected to arrive in Vietnam on August 27.

6:00 PM: The areas around Nguyen Thai Hoc, Kim Ma, and Lieu Giai streets are crowded with people coming to watch the preliminary rehearsal.

5:40 PM: Singer Den Vau participated in the parade in the Culture – Sports bloc, warmly shaking hands and interacting with young people in the preparation area for the joint rehearsal on the afternoon of August 27.

5:30 PM: The atmosphere at the square was quite lively. The standing blocs, mass performance groups, dragon dancers, and drummers moved into position for practice. It was not raining. A large number of people with delegate cards had passed through security checks and were settling into their positions in the stands.

Ba Dinh Square

Ba Dinh Square is a historic landmark in Hanoi, Vietnam, best known as the location where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Today, it is a major site for national public gatherings and ceremonies, and it houses the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum at one end.

Hanoi Station

Hanoi Station is the main railway station in Vietnam’s capital, serving as a critical transportation hub since its original construction during the French colonial era in the early 20th century. It is the terminus for the iconic North-South Railway line and has been modernized over the years while retaining its historical significance.

Hung Vuong Street

Hung Vuong Street is a major thoroughfare in many Vietnamese cities, named in honor of the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of the first Vietnamese nation, Van Lang. It serves as a modern artery for commerce and transportation, while its name pays enduring tribute to the nation’s ancient origins and cultural identity.

Nguyen Thai Hoc

Nguyễn Thái Học Street is a major thoroughfare in Hanoi, Vietnam, named in honor of Nguyễn Thái Học, a prominent Vietnamese revolutionary. He was the leader of the Việt Nam Quốc Dân Đảng (VNQDD), who was executed by the French colonial authorities in 1930 for his role in the failed Yên Bái uprising against colonial rule. The street serves as a lasting memorial to his sacrifice and the nationalist movement.

Kim Ma

“Kim Ma” refers to a major road and historic gate area in Hanoi, Vietnam. The name originates from the “Golden Horse” (Kim Mã) Temple, which was built by King Lý Thái Tổ in the 11th century to commemorate a mythical golden horse that helped him select the capital’s location. Today, it is a central transportation hub and commercial district in the city.

Lieu Giai

Lieu Giai is a major street in the Ba Dinh District of Hanoi, Vietnam. Historically, the area was part of the French colonial quarter and today it is a modern diplomatic and administrative hub, home to many foreign embassies and government offices.