Fans march in Laos to 'fuel' the Vietnamese team

From 2:00 p.m. on December 21, the VFS Northern Supporters Association and hundreds of Vietnamese people living in Laos gathered at Thatluang Square - the center of Vientiane Capital to prepare for a parade to "light the fire" for coach Park Hang-seo and his team in the match against Laos at AFF Cup 2022. In the photo: Vietnamese fans gathered at Thatluang Square - the center of Vientiane Capital. Photo: Hai Hoang

Many banners, slogans and flags were also prepared by Vietnamese people living in Laos very early. In the photo: The parade location is the Lao National Assembly Building, a building that represents the special friendship between Vietnam and Laos. Photo: Hai Hoang

Members wearing red shirts with yellow stars, cheering shirts, and carrying the national flags of Vietnam and Laos created a bustling atmosphere at Thatluang Square. In addition, the parade also carried pictures of President Ho Chi Minh and President Kaysone Phomvihane. In the photo: After gathering, the parade passed through many streets in the capital Vientiane. Photo: Hai Hoang

The parade passes the Patuxay Triumphal Arch, a symbol of Lao victory. Photo: Hai Hoang

All the floats carried the Vietnamese and Lao flags. To prepare for this event, the Vietnamese Association in Laos had planned it a month in advance. Photo: Hai Hoang

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen - Chief of Office of the Vietnamese Association in Laos said: "When we heard that the Vietnamese team would play the opening match at AFF 2022 in Laos, the Vietnamese people here were very excited. Photo: Hai Hoang

The Vietnamese Association in Laos also met to discuss and implement the cheering plan. In addition to calling on everyone to buy tickets, the Association also coordinated with the Fan Association from Vietnam to organize a parade and "fuel" for Coach Park Hang-seo and his team. It is known that more than 7,000 tickets have been distributed by the Organizing Committee to Vietnamese fans. Photo: Hai Hoang