According to the reporter's records on the evening of August 29, many people from all over the provinces and cities were present in the Trang Tien area (Hanoi) - where the parade groups will pass through during the A80 General Meeting tomorrow (August 30).
Here, simple gestures such as giving away free water or opening doors to people using WC have contributed to spreading the warmth, making the atmosphere more intimate.
Mr. Ngo Van Phuong - the owner of a clothing store on Trang Tien Street - shared: "I don't have any purpose or reason, because they are all Vietnamese. When I saw people waiting for a long time in the sun, I left a few boxes of water for free for everyone to use. In addition, I also open the shop's WC so that anyone who needs it can use it."
Eagerly waiting for tomorrow, Ms. Do Thi Thoa (Viet Hung ward, Hanoi) shared that she has been present on Trang Tien street since 4:00 p.m.
"To be ready for a waiting night, I have prepared everything from the mattress, snacks, drinks, to the battery charger and the necessary necessities... I will sleep here to keep a beautiful place, and experience the rare atmosphere of connection, when many people wait together in joy and excitement" - Ms. Thoa said.
She added that right in this area, many homeowners on the street are also willing to open TVs, book free water bottles, and support those who have to wait for hours until the next morning.
"Simpler things have made the atmosphere here closer and warmer" - Ms. Thoa expressed.
As for Nguyen Loan Phuong - a student at a university in Vinh Phuc province - the journey to wait for the rehearsal is also full of excitement.
Loan Phuong said that he arrived in Hanoi at 7am and chose to travel by motorbike to proactively plan his time. Like many others, you are also determined to wait until tomorrow morning.
"In addition to food, drinks and necessities, I also brought folk games to entertain with friends, creating a cohesive atmosphere while waiting" - Phuong said.
Some images recorded by reporters on the central streets of Hanoi:
