International newspapers write about the parade celebrating Vietnam's National Day

PostArticle about the parade celebrating Vietnam's National Day posted on CNA. Screenshot

The US news agency NBC News today published a series of photos capturing the most impressive moments in the parade celebrating Vietnam's National Day on September 2. The photos depict the solemnity and heroism of the soldiers participating in the parade, the beauty of the female soldiers in the parade as well as the bustling, exciting atmosphere at Ba Dinh Square during the ceremony to celebrate the 70th anniversary of National Day.

German news agency DPA also reflected the heroic atmosphere of the parade. "With 21 cannon salutes from the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the parade of 30,000 soldiers and people started at 7am, in front of President Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum in Ba Dinh Square," DPA reported.

After reviewing the historical process of the Vietnamese nation, this news agency highlighted the most notable points in President Truong Tan Sang's speech, including the challenges that the Vietnamese nation is facing, "especially the increasing disputes over sovereignty of seas and islands in the East Sea."

"I am very proud of the country at this time. I hope the current and future leaders will firmly protect the country," DPA quoted Nguyen Duc Gan, 68, in an interview in Hanoi.

TheSpecial forces soldiers march past the stage. Photo: EPA

In the article "Vietnam shows off military strength on National Day", Singapore's Channel News Asia (CNA) emphasized that more than 30,000 people from the military and civilian sectors marched through Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence to the nation 70 years ago.

"The parade force, led by Lieutenant General Vo Van Tuan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, included the army, police and militia. Missiles and armored vehicles did not participate in this parade," CNA described.

The newspaper also quoted Lieutenant General Vo Van Tuan telling the press that "with the country's economic difficulties, the government chose to be frugal because with just the number of people participating in the parade, the cost is quite expensive, and if there are weapons, it will be even more expensive."

Xinhua published almost the entire speech of President Truong Tan Sang before the parade, including the following passage: "To celebrate the August Revolution and National Day, our entire Party, people and army vow to unite as one, strive, seize opportunities, overcome challenges, devote all our efforts, raise our will, and maintain the achievements of the revolution..."

"In addition to the parade, a series of other activities were also held across the country, including art performances, exhibitions of books and artifacts about the August Revolution, a national film week...", Xinhua reported.

The Global Post also reprinted this article verbatim from China's state news agency.

BlockFemale Communications officers participate in the parade. Photo: EPA

According to VNE