The Hanoi atmosphere on the morning of September 2 was filled with red flags and flowers welcoming the National Day. On Trang Tien Street - one of the routes the blocks pass through - people stood on both sides, anxiously watching each step of the parade blocks.
Having followed directly from the rehearsals to the rehearsals, until today, September 2, Ta Phuong Lan (22 years old, Dong Anh commune, Hanoi) shared emotionally: "I have not missed any moments of the parades from the rehearsals to the rehearsals.
And today, continue to see it with my own eyes, I feel extremely proud and moved. This day reminds me of the history of the nation, and is also an opportunity to thank the generations of ancestors.
Following the regular and decisive footsteps of the army, Lan clearly felt the strength and discipline of the nation. That moment reminded Lan of the stories of her grandfather - a veteran - often telling about the years of arduous and deprived travel but still resilient.
When I saw the soldiers walking in a straightforward manner, I imagined my grandfather in the past wearing a soldier shirt and standing in the rain like that. I feel very proud. He often said this was the most sacred day of the nation. He told me to always be grateful, not to forget the roots and merits of my ancestors - Lan proudly recounted.
Lan added that National Day is not only an occasion to enjoy with everyone, but also reminds the younger generation to live responsibly, continue the tradition and build a peaceful and developed country together.
As for Nguyen Ngoc Tham and Hoang Thi Ngoc Diep - both 18 years old, just finished their university entrance exam - they took a bus trip from Lang Son to the capital on September 1. Both eagerly said they wanted to directly experience the solemn atmosphere of the parade - an event that was previously only watched on the small screen.
"We arrived in Hanoi before dawn, carrying the national flag and a few snacks to wait for the parade time. Although tired, when standing in the midst of the crowd, seeing the army walking sideways, the red flag with yellow star flying in the music, I felt all the fatigue disappear" - Tham said.
In the eyes, pride is still clearly visible, Ngoc Diep expressed: "This is the first time I have witnessed such a big atmosphere with my own eyes. What remains is not only the overwhelming, but also profound lessons. Seeing the soldiers walking with discipline and spirit, I feel I need to live more responsibly, not only for myself but also for the country.
For Tham and Diep, this trip is not only an experience of "watching the parade", but also a milestone of maturity. Tham and Diep said that they felt more clearly the value of today's peace, exchanged for so much suffering and sacrifice of the previous generation.
"We will not forget the photos this morning. This will be a motivation for us to continue studying and practicing, so that this year we can contribute a small part to the development of the country" - Diep said.
