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 the 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 venue 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, 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 went through many streets in the capital Vientiane. Photo: Hai Hoang

The parade passes by 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 a 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