Five armed forces blocs parade at 'Homeland in My Heart' concert

As the armed forces blocs paraded past the grandstand, nearly 50,000 people cheered, creating a striking moment at the "Homeland in My Heart" concert.

The appearance of the bloc of male Public Security officers.

The armed forces parade was a highlight of the national "Homeland in My Heart" concert, held on the evening of 23/8. This political-artistic program was organized by Nhan Dan Newspaper and the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee.

Organizers reported that the number of officers and soldiers participating in this event was significantly higher compared to the concert held in Hanoi in August 2025.

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The parade of the bloc of officers representing the five branches of the armed forces.

Audience members used their phones to record and photograph the moments. Ho Thai Nguyen, 37, from Hanh Thong ward, said he had been waiting to see the parade performances in addition to the musical acts. "I once had the opportunity to watch a parade at the A50 anniversary ceremony on 30/4/2025, and the memory remains vivid today as I stand here watching it again," he said.

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The bloc of female peacekeeping officers and soldiers (from the Vietnam People's Army) on stage. The parade performances were interspersed with the political-artistic program content by the organizers.

The fresh faces of the female soldiers.

The bloc of female United Nations peacekeeping police officers (from Peacekeeping Police Unit 1, Ministry of Public Security) also made an appearance. Behind them, a screen displayed the phrase "Indomitable heroes - Loyal and resourceful." On 22/8, some soldiers from this unit engaged with the public on Nguyen Hue walking street.