50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification

8:58: The 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) took place successfully.

Mr. Nguyen Van Hung - Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism - said: "The 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country (April 30, 1975-30.4.2025) here has been very successful.

8:52: The block of artists, artisans, editors, reporters, coaches, athletes, representatives of those working in culture, arts, sports, and communication passes through the Ceremony.

8:51: Brics parade through the stage

The ceremony was followed by the Vietnam Farmers' Bloc, the Vietnam intellectuals' Bloc, the Vietnamese businessmen's Bloc; the overseas Vietnamese people's Bloc; the Vietnamese children and youth Bloc.

8:46 am: Vietnam Workers' Bloc - Pioneering period in the cause of national liberation and building socialism

After more than a century of growth and development, the Vietnamese working class has always been the core force in building and developing the country. From factories, workshops, construction works, from farms to high-tech parks, the workforce is constantly growing, innovating, creating, and rising to master science and technology.

Under the Party's flag, the Vietnamese working class continues to affirm its pioneering role in the cause of industrialization and modernization of the country, entering a new era with the nation, an era of national growth.

8:45: The Vietnam Veterans Bloc passes the Ceremony

As historical witnesses, those who gave their entire youth, fought bravely and steadfastly in the spirit of "S cutting through Truong Son to save the country". In the resistance war against the US to save the country, Vietnamese veterans contributed to the great victory in the spring of 1975.

8:44 am: block of former youth volunteers for liberation

With the spirit of rivers being a battlefield, ferries being weapons, youth volunteers being soldiers. Youth volunteers are the force that loads bullets, transports food, clears roads to care for war invalids during the resistance war...

8:42: The Vietnam Fatherland Front enters the Ceremony

During the resistance wars, the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam, and the alliance of ethnic, democratic and peaceful forces of Vietnam promoted the role of solidarity among all classes of people for the goal of liberating the South and unifying the country.

Today, the Vietnam Fatherland Front continues the tradition of patriotism, solidarity and creativity, taking the goal of building and developing the country as motivation and similarity to gather all classes of people through patriotic emulation movements; playing a core political role in building and promoting the strength of national solidarity, representing and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of the people.

8:38: The pink flag enters the ceremony

The fresh, brilliant flags, showing the pride, pride and pride of the Vietnamese people. Under the glorious flag, the whole Party, the entire people and the whole army have united closely, bravely fought and won tremendously in the wars of national liberation; Protecting the country where the peak is the great victory in the spring of 1975, the young river collected.

Today, promoting the heroic spirit and thousands of years of historical and cultural traditions of building and defending the country; the entire Party, people, and army are determined to fulfill the aspiration to build a strong, prosperous, and developed Vietnam, true to the wish of beloved Uncle Ho: "Building our country more decent and more beautiful".

8:35: The male police officer block of the United Nations peacekeeping force

Established to ensure security and safety for the people. In addition, to support the activities of United Nations peacekeeping officers and soldiers and humanitarian relief activities. The United Nations peacekeeping police officers have overcome difficulties and promoted their qualities and abilities to successfully complete assigned tasks.

8:33: Ho Chi Minh City Police Officers, Fire Prevention and Fighting Police Officers, United Nations peacekeeping officers, Mobile Police officers, and female police officers attended the ceremony.

8:32: Entering the ceremony is the Men's Air Force Police Officers' Bloc

The male air force officer block of the People's Public Security was established to carry out the task of crime prevention, participating in search and rescue, etc.

As a newly established unit, officers and soldiers of the People's Public Security air force are practicing day and night to overcome harsh hardships, mature more strongly to ensure high combat readiness, fast mobility, and determination to complete all assigned tasks.

8:31: The male People's Security officers and the male People's Police entered the Ceremony.

8:30: Command vehicles and police garrison vehicles of all forces enter the ceremony, led by the command vehicle of Major General Le Van Ha - Deputy Commander of Mobile Police

After that, the male People's Security officer block entered the ceremony. In the resistance war against invasion, the people's security forces always uphold the spirit of vigilance, mobilize the people's strength, fight and defeat all plots and activities of intelligence, Escape, React, and firmly protect national security.

8:29: Northern Women's militia

During the resistance war against the US to save the country, tens of thousands of Northern militia actively participated in the movement "Ba Tam is", "firmly gunmen, plowing hands", enthusiastically emulating production labor, building a strong rear, actively training military, protecting the homeland, encouraging her husband and children to fight; These are very important contributions to the cause of the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country.

Today, the female militia of the North are competing to build new rural areas, develop the economy, culture, and society, contributing to building a prosperous country, a beautiful homeland, and happy families.

8:26: The delegation held a ceremony to honor the Chinese People's Liberation Army

The Rites of Merit of the People's Liberation Army of China were established in 1952, with the main mission of serving the ceremony for the Party, State and army.

After 73 years of construction and growth, the Youth Union has successfully completed its tasks, serving ceremonies more than 13,000 times, demonstrating the good image of the Chinese state and army.

The armies of China and Vietnam have joined hands to write a heroic history, gaining national independence and liberation of each country, painting a bright red background for the close love of both comrades and brothers on both sides.

Entering the ceremony was the "Laos People's Army".

The Lao People's Army was established on January 20,49 as the main armed force, the spearhead of the Lao national revolution.

In the national liberation struggles of the two countries, the Lao People's Army has always stood shoulder to shoulder, stood side by side, and been closely attached to the Vietnam People's Army, built a fighting alliance, defeated invaders, and won national independence of each country.

Currently, the Lao People's Army has been built to develop comprehensively in all aspects, the relationship between the two parties, the two countries, the two armies of Vietnam - Laos is increasingly trying, strengthening and together to preserve the protection of the security and safety revolution. The great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation for the prosperous development of each country and the region.

Entering the ceremony is the "Cambodian Royal Army Bloc"

The Royal Cambodian Army was established in September 5.1953 consisting of military branches, navy, air force, warrior and many specialized forces that play an important role in protecting sovereignty, territorial integrity and peace in Cambodia.

With the long-standing traditional friendship and solidarity between the two countries, the Royal Army of Cambodia and the Vietnam People's Army have always stood side by side, helped each other, and fought against common enemy to gain independence and freedom for each country.

8:24: Special forces enter the ceremony

With the traditional sixteenth golden words " Particularly elite, wonderful bravery, intelligence in creating newspapers, fighting big dangers", the Special Forces made the enemy's army fierce and effective, contributing significantly to the victory of the struggles for national liberation and national reunification.

Currently, the Special Forces are working hard to train, improve their qualifications and tactics, meeting the requirements of the task of protecting the Fatherland in the new situation; building a "Revolutionary, disciplined, especially elite, modern" Special Forces worthy of the title "Dible Heroic Unit of the People's Armed Forces".

8:22: The Women's Union of the United Nations peacekeeping force of the Vietnam People's Army enters the Ceremony

The journey of more than 10 years of building, developing and growing, with more than 1,000 blue Beret soldiers set out to carry out the noble mission assigned by the Party, State, Army and People.

Immersed and steadfast in the Party's foreign policy, Vietnamese peacekeeping forces always impersonate the policy of "outside the bamboo tree division"; demonstrate Vietnam as a friend, a trusted partner and a responsible member of the international community; spread the noble qualities of "Uncle Ho's soldiers" and the image, country and people of Vietnam.

8:20: The female military police officer group enters the ceremony.

Together with the team of military doctors and nurses, female military officers are always present in the most difficult, arduous and fierce places, fighting, serving in combat, providing emergency care, treating wounded and sick soldiers, caring for and protecting the health of soldiers and people, contributing to the victory of the Great Victory of the spring of 1975.

Today, the team of Military doctors is always actively studying, researching scientifically, improving their qualifications, striving, and practicing according to the motto: "Bright in medicine, deep in medicine, good in medicine", worthy of Uncle Ho's teaching: "Doctor's salary is like from the model".

Then there is Electronic Warfare Soldier. The cyberspace combat force is also approaching the stage.

8:15: The Army officers advance to the Stadium, Fighters release heat traps in the central sky of Ho Chi Minh City

8:14 am: Entering the ceremony is the "Vietnam People's Army Women's Music Bloc"

Along with the majestic sounds of the festival. In the struggle for national liberation and national reunification, the bustling, heroic sounds of military band members such as the sound of the battle flute, add strength, urge our army and people to fight bravely and defeat all invaders.

Today, those majestic and proud sounds continue to resound in the welcoming ceremony for national heads; visit and work in Vietnam; At the same time, we encourage the entire Party, people and army to join hands and unite to enter an era of strong and prosperous development of the nation.

Next are the officer blocks representing the five branches of the army advancing to liberate Saigon; the Liberation Army soldiers; and the Vietnam People's Army officers.

8:14 a.m.: The officers representing the five branches enter the stage.

50 years ago, in the historic April days, 5 years of army along with armed forces, mass political forces simultaneously entered Saigon. The North is the 1st Corps, the southeast is the 2nd Corps, the Northwest is the 3rd Corps, the east is the 4th Corps, the southwest is the 232th delegation.

8:12: The military flag block enters the ceremony

The Military Block was led by the Central Committee of the Party Central Committee, Member of the Central Military Commission, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, leading the blocks representing the Vietnam People's Army and the militia and self -defense militia to the stage.

8:11: Entering the stage is the "Prentre of President Ho Chi Minh's Carry"

President Ho Chi Minh - The Genius leader, founder, leadership and training of our Party, the hero of national liberation, the world cultural celebrity, the beloved father of the people's armed forces, who opened the way and directly leading the Vietnamese revolution from this victory to another, including the great victory in the spring of 1975 to liberate the South and the country. He went away but his mind, career, thought, morality and style forever shine, illuminating the way for the Vietnamese people to enter the new era of development - the era of the nation's achievement.

8:11: Party and Fatherland flags enter the Ceremony

The flags flying in front of the wind symbolize the ideals, victory beliefs, bravery, leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the strength of the great unity bloc of the entire nation is sourced, fostered from history, burning for today and shining to tomorrow. It is the source, the strength for the whole Party, the entire people and the whole army to build and firmly protect the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, bringing the country into the new era.

8:10: Entering the ceremony is a model car symbolizing the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification.

8:8: SU30 EMK2 formation - this is a new generation, modern, multi-purpose hypersonic fighter jet with many outstanding advantages.

8:05: Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia - Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army - organizes the parade. Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Nghia shouted loudly: "P course, the parade, the parade begins".

At the beginning of the parade, the parade was led by the heroic Vietnam People's Air Force air forces. Leading the MI8T, MI17, MI171 squads, these are types of helicopters used for mission, combat readiness, transportation of goods, search and rescue, rescue and training.

The parade and marching formation in the celebration aims to recreate the heroic spirit of the General Offensive and Uprising in the Spring of 1975, culminating in the Ho Chi Minh campaign that won completely at noon on April 30, 1975 .

Demonstrating the mettle, the championship power of the great unity bloc of the entire nation, the patriotic tradition, the will to self -reliant, the growth and maturity of the revolutionary armed forces, encouraging the entire Party, the entire people and the entire army to maintain the revolutionary nature, promote the heroic tradition, the spirit of fighting and victory; The desire to develop a prosperous and happy country; enthusiastically emulating labor, production, innovation and creativity; successfully implementing the construction and defense of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, contributing to the movement of fighting for peace, national independence, democracy and social progress worldwide.

7:55: General Secretary To Lam, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, presented the title of Labor Hero to the Party Committee, government and people of Ho Chi Minh City

7:50: Phong Ceremony to award the title of Labor Hero to the Party Committee, government and people of Ho Chi Minh City

7:40: Member of the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union Executive Committee, Secretary of the Youth Union of the University of Economics and Law, Ho Chi Minh City National University Huynh Manh Phuong - representative of the young generation - spoke.

Speaking at the young generation's representative, Huynh Manh Phuong emphasized: Our youth are honored and proud to have contributed their efforts to the great achievements of the country.

"We are deeply aware of the sacred responsibility and mission to continue the revolutionary fire that our ancestors passed down from generation to generation. It is right to record the truth that Vietnam is one, the Vietnamese people are one, turning ideals into development momentum, into wings to rise up... - Huynh Manh Phuong said.

7:35: Major General Tran Ngoc Tho, representative of the forces participating in the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign, speaks

Major General Tran Ngoc Tho shared that, remembering the days of resistance against the US to save the country extremely difficult, deprived, our soldiers were lacking food, sickness, especially malaria, malnutrition, fierce fighting, but our soldiers and the people of the localities have resilient to overcome all to win enemies, smash the invasion and long -term colonialism of our country, to smash the country of the people, to smash the country, to smash the country, to smash the country, to smash the country, to smash the country, to smash the country.

The victory on April 30, 1975 has just celebrated 50 years, but the memories of a time of fighting the Americans are always burning, never ending in the hearts of the Vietnamese people every time this great victory is mentioned.

7:10: General Secretary To Lam delivered a speech to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.

General Secretary To Lam emphasized that, in the heroic atmosphere of April 30, in the heroic city named President Ho Chi Minh beloved, with great excitement and pride, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the National Assembly, the President, the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front solemnly held the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's unification and unification.

In this sacred moment, we respect and express our infinite gratitude to the sea of ​​the beloved President Ho Chi Minh, the genius leader of the Party and our nation, the great teacher of the Vietnamese revolution, the hero of the national liberation, the world cultural celebrity, the prominent soldier of the communist movement and international workers with the burning desire to liberate the South.

The General Secretary emphasized that the most glorious milestone in the nation's history of building and defending the nation, marking the glorious ending of the 30 -year -old battle for independence, freedom, unification of the Fatherland, ending the yoke of over half -century of old and new colonialism, bringing the country into a new era, national independence era and socialism.

We will forever remember and be grateful for the great contributions of the veterans, heroic martyrs, Vietnamese mothers, heroic Vietnamese armed forces, generations of generals, officers, soldiers, militia, volunteer youth, militia, war invalids, sick soldiers, martyrs' families, families with meritorious services to the revolution, veterans and all armed forces of the people and people across the Fatherland as well as overseas Vietnamese who have contributed and sacrificed to the cause of complete liberation of the South and national reunification.

Attending the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) are:

General Secretary To Lam; former General Secretary Nong Duc Manh; Politburo member and President Luong Cuong; former Politburo member and former President Nguyen Minh Triet; Former Politburo member and former President Truong Tan Sang;

Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; former Politburo member, former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung;

Politburo member, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man; former Politburo member, former National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Van An; former Politburo member, former National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

Politburo member, Standing Committee Secretary Tran Cam Tu; former member of the Politburo, former Standing Secretary Phan Dien; former member of the Politburo, former Permanent Secretary Le Hong Anh; former member of the Politburo, former Standing Secretary Tran Quoc Vuong;

Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Do Van Chien;

Politburo member, Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Van Nen;

Politburo member, Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang; Politburo member, Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang.

Also attending were Politburo members, Secretariat members, and Central Party Committee members. Also attending were international guests.

7:00: The flag-raising ceremony begins

Start the program directly The ceremony, parade, and parade 50 years of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.

Mr. Nguyen Van Hung - Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism invited Party and State leaders to stand up to hold a flag-raising ceremony.

At the same time, 21 cannons were fired at Ben Bach Dang

648: The song "Spring in Ho Chi Minh City" was composed by Xuan Hong, performed by Phuong My Chi, Bui Xuan Truong and the collective of artists

"This spring comes to our hometown,

The whole world is full of earth and sea,

Fresh green trees with blooming leaves,

welcome spring to every household.

Ho Chi Minh City, our hometown,

He wrote a heroic poem,

The heroic sky of a thousand years of brilliance,

Live forever...

The lyrics resound in the pride of millions of Vietnamese hearts.

6:35: The art performance with the theme "The land of joy" by the People's Army soldiers begins

When the singer sang the song "Dat Nuoc Phuoc Phuoc Phuoc Phuoc", millions of spectators and people watched him cheer and wave flags and flowers in cheer.

"We walk in the yellow star of the flying flag forest"

Bustling and captivated by the footsteps here

Saigon, believe me, has been around for many years

A happy day of release...

People cheer along to the heroic melodies of the song.

6:25: Art program to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification begins

The welcoming art program officially began with a grand drum performance called "The Great Poem of All Victory", performed by 1,000 actors who are students of the drum Art Troupe of the People's Police Academy - Ministry of Public Security.

6:10: Repeat songs about love for the homeland

People gathered in large numbers at Nguyen Hue walking street, Ton Duc Thang street, Bach Dang wharf, making this area almost deserted. Along many roads, people stood packed, waving their hands enthusiastically to greet the soldiers.

At the main stage, the blocks are in place. The military ceremony team is practicing for the last time to prepare for the parade.

The crowd cheered together with songs about the love of the homeland.

6:10: Party and State leaders present at the ceremony

Politburo members: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man; former Politburo member, former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung; Politburo member, Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Van Nen were present at the ceremony. The parade blocks were ready to enter the position.

General Phan Van Giang - Minister of National Defense and General Luong Tam Quang - Minister of Public Security attended the ceremony, parade, and march to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.

6:00 a.m.: Favorable weather for the April 30th Festival

According to Lao Dong reporters, the weather in Ho Chi Minh City is cool, and there is a start to the pink sunshine. Outdoor temperature is about 27 degrees Celsius. According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the weather forecast in Ho Chi Minh City is that from 0:00 to 7:00 on April 30, there is no possibility of rain with a temperature of about 27 - 28 degrees Celsius. From 7:00 to 13:00, it will be sunny with a temperature of about 29 - 34 degrees Celsius. From 13:00 - 19:00, the temperature will also be high, about 30 - 35 degrees Celsius. From 19:30 on April 30 to May 1, the temperature will be about 27 - 28 degrees Celsius.

5:50: Parading blocks enter positions, dress in accordance, ready for the grand ceremony

The standing blocks have been put in place, ready for the 50th Anniversary of National Reunification Day Ceremony. Soldiers of the military bloc decorate their ranks, military style, and military uniforms before the main ceremony.

The parade and marching blocks have been in place and practiced to prepare for the official ceremony. Before the flag-raising ceremony, commemoration ceremony, parade, and parade, there will be a gun dance performance combined with military music.

5:40: Songs about love for the homeland are sung

On Le Loi Street, after a sleepless night, people welcomed the new day with singing along.

After 5:30 a.m., people on Nguyen Hue walking street continued to find the best location to watch the parade. The President Ho Chi Minh Monument Park is covered with people, national flags, and flags of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam.

In the area in front of Ben Thanh market, thousands of people cheered together, waiting for the parade time.

5:35: In the morning, people gradually stabilized their seating positions in the Nguyen Hue walking street and Le Loi street.

5:30 am: Trainees of the People's Police Academy under the Ministry of Public Security moved drums into the ceremony area, preparing for a grand drum performance called "The All-Victory epic", with the participation of 1,000 performers.

5:25: Most of the people in Nguyen Hue walking street and Le Loi street have settled down, the whole area is crowded with people, with almost no empty seats. The authorities limit people from moving into the road where the parade and parading blocks pass.

5:20: The stands are strictly secured

As noted by PV Labor, the security situation is tightened in the area of ​​entry and exit area. All audiences and guests must go through the magnetic gate to check the metal, and the luggage, bags are also carefully illuminated to ensure no prohibited objects or dangerous objects are brought in. Le Loi street area has been fenced, tightening security to serve the celebration, parade and parade. People are asked to sit in the right position for the ceremony to take place smoothly.

5:15: Many areas in the stands were bustling with the presence of many delegates, covering the first row of seats.

The national celebration program was held at 6:30 a.m. on April 30 on Le Duan Street (District 1) and some central streets of Ho Chi Minh City.

The 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country was organized by the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Ho Chi Minh City.

The program includes flag-raising ceremony, speeches by Party and State leaders, speeches by representatives of veterans and the young generation, and special art performances.

The highlight of the celebration was the grand parade and parade with the participation of more than 13,000 people, including 23 military forces, 3 militia and self-defense forces, 12 police forces, 12 popular forces and 3 military groups from China, Laos and Cambodia.

After passing through the stage to the formation separation location ( gate of Thong Nhat Hall), the groups parade along 4 routes:

Route 1: turn left along Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Le Loi - Nguyen Hue - Ben Bach Dang Park.

Route 2: follow the left direction along Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Le Loi - Le Lai - Cach Mang Thang Tam - Tao Dan Park.

Route 3: You have to go along Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Nguyen Dinh Chieu - Dinh Tien Hoang - Hoa Lu Stadium.

Route 4: Do have to go along Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Dien Bien Phu - Hai Ba Trung - Le Van Tam Park.

At the same time as the parade and march blocks, in the sky, helicopters flying carrying the national flag and the Party flag.

Fighter jets also followed, and Su-30MK2 fighters dropped heat traps in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City.

In Ben Bach Dang area, there was a series of 21 cannons fired on the background of the national anthem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

To ensure order and safety during the ceremony, vehicles and unemployed people are prohibited from entering more than 20 streets in District 1 from 3:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on April 30.

The limited area, including: Ba Son Bridge (towards Thu Duc City to District 1), Nguyen Binh Khiem Street (from Nguyen Dinh Chieu to Nguyen Huu Canh); Dinh Tien Hoang (from Nguyen Dinh Chieu to Le Duan); Ton Duc Thang (from Le Duan to the turning point in front of 37 Ton Duc Thang); Mac Dinh Chi (from Tran Cao Van to Nguyen Du); Pham Ngoc Thach (from the roundabout of the Turtle Lake to the Notre Dame Cathedral); Hai Ba Trung, Pasteur, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Truong Dinh (from Vo Van Tan to Ly Tu Trong); Nguyen Du (from Ton Duc Thang to the August Revolution); Nguyen Thi Minh Khai (from Nguyen Binh Khiem street to the revolution in August Revolution).

The areas where vehicles are prohibited and people on duty are still within the limits of the above routes, including: Le Duan, Nguyen Van Chiem, Le Quy Don, Huyen Tran Cong Chua, Le Van Huu, Han Thuyen, Alexandre De Rhodes, Paris Commune, Dang Tran Con, Thu Khoa Huan, Nguyen Trung Truc, Dong Khoi...