Hanoi, June 25 -- The first rehearsal for the military parade and procession in preparation for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2025) was held on June 25 at three locations in Hanoi.

The rehearsal took place at the National Military Training Centre No. 4, the Vietnam National University - Hanoi, and the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, involving more than 7,400 officers and soldiers.

Following a directive from the Minister of National Defence, the military, along with the militia and self-defence forces, will take part in the grand parade - part of the celebration.

Compared to the military parade and procession that marked the 70th anni...