On 15/8, at the dormitory of the Academy of Journalism and Communication in Hanoi, 180 journalists and students (115 women and 65 men) rehearsed for the Revolutionary Press contingent's participation in the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (A80).
The Revolutionary Press contingent, one of 13 civilian contingents participating in A80, comprises journalists and students from Vietnam Television, Vietnam News Agency, Voice of Vietnam, Vietnam Journalists Association, Academy of Journalism and Communication, Cong San magazine, Nhan Dan newspaper, Dai Bieu Nhan Dan newspaper, Vietnamnet, and VnExpress.
Since 12/8, the Revolutionary Press contingent has been undergoing its first phase of training under the guidance of 5 trainers from the Hanoi Capital Command. The training focuses on formations, synchronized marching, standing at attention, turning, saluting, and waving flags.
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Female journalists and students practicing on the morning of 15/8. Photo: Organizing Committee |
Female journalists and students practicing on the morning of 15/8. Photo: Organizing Committee
Lieutenant Colonel Pham Thanh Quang explained that the training regimen has been adjusted to accommodate the journalists and students who are not accustomed to the intensity of drills under varying weather conditions. Regular breaks and health checks are incorporated into the training schedule.
"Throughout the training, I've observed strong teamwork and resilience in overcoming weather-related challenges," Lieutenant Colonel Quang said, expressing confidence that the Revolutionary Press contingent will project a positive and dignified image of journalists to the public during the national celebration.
VnExpress, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, has delegated 5 journalists to train with the Revolutionary Press contingent and another 5 to the Intellectuals contingent. "Due to our demanding schedules, my colleagues and I utilize our lunch breaks and evenings to participate fully in the training sessions while fulfilling our work responsibilities," journalist Anh Ngoc said.
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The Revolutionary Press contingent in formation during practice. Photo: Organizing Committee |
The Revolutionary Press contingent in formation during practice. Photo: Organizing Committee
On 2/9, Vietnam will hold the commemoration and parade for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi. The parade will involve a full display of forces, including ground troops, mechanized units, air force, and navy. Nearly 16,000 individuals will participate in the parade, comprising 43 marching contingents, 18 stationary contingents, and 14 contingents of military and special police vehicles and artillery.
The 13 civilian contingents represent: the unity of Vietnamese ethnic groups; representatives of 54 ethnic groups; war veterans; People's Police veterans; workers; farmers; the revolutionary press; intellectuals; entrepreneurs; women; overseas Vietnamese; youth; and culture and sports. From 20/8, these civilian contingents will commence their second phase of training at My Dinh Stadium before joint rehearsals and final run-throughs with the armed forces.
Gia Chinh
