Chinese troops sing ‘Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh’ on downtown Ho Chi Minh City streets

As the troops passed through Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street and in front of the historic Reunification Palace, they sang 'Nhu co Bac Ho trong ngay vui dai thang' (As If Uncle Ho Were Present on the Joyous Day of Great Victory), a popular revolutionary song. 

The moment was recorded and widely shared by Vietnamese social media users, many of whom expressed deep emotion and appreciation for the display of solidarity.

The song, written in late April 1975 by composer Pham Tuyen, is a powerful expression of national pride and reverence for late President Ho Chi Minh, affectionately referred to as 'Uncle Ho' by generations of Vietnamese.

The phrase 'Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh' is repeated four times in the song, which is just 60 words long, resonating with many Vietnamese people.

The song's simple melody and heartfelt lyrics have given it a lasting legacy.

Military units from China, Laos, and Cambodia joined the final state-level rehearsal in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday morning, in preparation for the highly-anticipated grand parade on April 30.

The 50th anniversary of the national reunification is not only a deeply meaningful occasion for the Vietnamese people, but also a reminder of the solidarity shared between Vietnam and its international allies during its historic struggle for independence.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Saturday that high-level delegations from several countries would attend the 50th anniversary celebration in Vietnam.

These include a delegation from Laos led by Party General Secretary and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith, and a delegation from Cambodia, led by Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and President of the Cambodian Senate.

Other attendees include senior leaders from numerous political parties, international organizations, peace movements, anti-war groups, and global friends of Vietnam, including representatives from the United States.