Thousands of Vietnamese have waved red flags and patriotic songs as a grand military parade held in Ho Chi Minh City.
Wednesday’s event recalled the first Act of the country’s reunion on April 30, 1975, when Communist-North North Vietnam seized Cygon, which is the US-backed South capital, named to Ho Chi Min City in honor of Ho Chi Min City in honor of the founding leader of the North.
A lotus -shaped float carrying a picture of Ho Chi Minh was near the front of the parade, as fighter jets and helicopters flew overhead carrying red flags.
According to international media reports, thousands of people stayed on the streets throughout the night to get the best convenience point for the parade, which was “Sombre reflection day, but also the festive day”.
75-year-old veteran Tran Van Troung said, “I am proud to release the South,” 75-year-old veteran Tran Van Troung had traveled to the entire military uniform from the capital Hanoi to watch-to watch.
“But what went away, I have no hatred for those from the other side of the fight,” Troung told the AFP news agency. “We should join hands to celebrate the end of war.”
For the first time, more than 300 soldiers from China, Laos and Cambodia also participated in the spectacle.
According to state media, more than 300,000 Chinese soldiers were involved in bloody conflicts, providing vital anti-aircraft defense assistance and help with logistics and supply.
“I think Hanoi is indicating China that he recognizes China’s historical contribution,” said Zach Abuja, a professor at the National War College, Washington, which focuses on Southeast Asian politics. “This is another way to indicate them: ‘Don’t think that our foreign policy is moving towards Americans.”
