Vietnam's Generation Z captivated by 50-year-old military victory
- On April 30, 2025, tens of thousands gathered in Ho Chi Minh City to witness a military procession commemorating the half-century anniversary of the Vietnam War’s conclusion.
- The event followed extensive state media promotion and social media posts that generated excitement among young Vietnamese, many born after the war.
- The parade featured 13,000 police and armed forces personnel, red-bannered floats, goose-stepping soldiers, and troops from China, Laos, and Cambodia joining the march.
- General Secretary To Lam emphasized the important lessons learned from the war, encouraging the country to focus on progressing toward a hopeful future.
- The anniversary highlighted Vietnam's emergence as a confident middle-income nation with deepening U.S. Economic and military ties despite geopolitical tensions with China.
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Southeast Asia - Exactly 50 years ago the Vietnam War ended - hundreds of thousands gathered in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam celebrated the end of the Vietnam War 50 years ago with a huge military parade and a flight show. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Ho Chi Minh City. Many had already come in the night to secure good places on visitor stands.
Vietnam commemorates 50 years since the end of the war focused on peace and unity
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam on Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the end of the war with the United States and the formation of its modern nation with a military parade focused on a peaceful future.
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