The military parade rehearsal on Sunday morning in Điện Biên City. — VNA/VNS Photo Lâm Khánh

ĐIỆN BIÊN — The final rehearsal for the national-level celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024) took place in the northwestern mountainous province of Điện Biên on Sunday morning.

It was held by the central steering committee for the celebration of Việt Nam's major holidays and important historical events for 2023-25 at the Điện Biên Stadium.

Attending the event were Nguyễn Trọng Nghĩa, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà, and many other central and provincial officials.

The rehearsal programme featured a flag-hoisting ceremony, drum performances, artistic presentations, and the announcement of decisions on recipients of orders and commendations. Its highlight was a military parade involving over 12,000 participants, including those from the Ministry of National Defence, Ministry of Public Security, and Dien Bien province.

Nghĩa, who is also permanent deputy head of the steering committee, stressed the importance of maintaining security and order, while ensuring the satisfaction of both domestic and international attendees.

He asked units involved to efficiently manage reception work and other activities during the celebration. — VNS