According to Lao Dong reporters, late on September 1, at Hanoi station (Le Duan street, Cua Nam, Hanoi), tens of thousands of people carried the national flag, wore red shirts with yellow stars, spread out billboards, and set up chairs around the sidewalk, staying up all night waiting for the parade and parade to celebrate the National Day at 6:30 am on September 2.
Despite having to wait for many hours on the streets, people still maintain an optimistic spirit and bright smile.
Ms. Nguyen Thuy Trang (35 years old, Lang Son) said that she departed at 6am to attend the country's important event. In addition to food, drinks, and blankets, she also brought a loudspeaker to serve the people for entertainment while waiting for the parade.
At the address number 142 Le Duan, a group of people sang revolutionary songs and songs about Uncle Ho such as "Nhu co October ngay dai ngan" and "Ho Chi Minh Song" and danced. Hundreds of people around applauded to the beat of the music, creating a bustling, vibrant atmosphere in the middle of the night before the big festival.
After 10pm, on the roads where vehicles are completely banned (except for vehicles with protection badges and vehicles serving celebrations), barriers were erected by the authorities. Hundreds of police officers and soldiers are on duty at the checkpoints to ensure that vehicles without duty absolutely do not enter or exit the prohibited area.
According to the plan to protect the A80 parade, key routes such as Nguyen Thai Hoc, Le Duan, Tran Nhan Tong, which are coordinated by the Department of Internal Political Security (Hanoi City Police) and Cua Nam Ward Police - are all large areas with high population density, and at the same time, have a large concentration of people from many provinces and cities pouring in. This makes the pressure to maintain security, order and traffic flow more intense than ever.
Many days ago, Hanoi City Police have synchronously deployed plans, mobilizing maximum forces and means to ensure absolute security and safety for the parade as well as the people attending.
At the scene, police officers and soldiers were ready to take up their positions and carry out their duties with the highest determination. Occasionally, the innocent smiles and happy stories of children next to the soldiers make the atmosphere even closer and warmer.
Mr. Pham Van An (65 years old, Vu Huu Loi street, Hanoi) shared that in recent days, people have flocked to the Hanoi Railway Station area to watch the parade and the crowded parade. In that scene, he and many people could not help but be moved when witnessing the dedication of the police force.
"The officers and soldiers not only do the task of maintaining order but also take care of every small matter for the people, from showing the way, guiding public toilets to reminding them to store their belongings carefully to avoid loss," said Mr. An.
According to him, despite having to stand all day and night in harsh weather conditions, erratic sunshine and rain, the police officers still maintain a solemn demeanor and focus highly on their tasks.
At the same time, they often smile friendly, chat, and interact with people on both sides of the road. That closeness and dedication have created an atmosphere of both solemnity and warmth during the country's major holidays, Mr. An expressed.
