Ho Chi Minh City

Saturday, June 7, 2025, 13:09 GMT+7

Martial arts, anti-terror drills wow crowds in downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Crowds of residents and tourists packed Le Loi Boulevard in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City late on Friday afternoon to watch a dynamic two-hour showcase of martial arts and tactical demonstrations by the Vietnamese People’s Public Security Forces.

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A martial arts performance by Vietnamese police officers as part of the 'Glory to Vietnam's People's Public Security Forces' program held in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, June 6, 2025. Photo: Tuoi Tre

The performance is part of the 'Glory to Vietnam's People's Public Security Forces' program, held from Friday to Sunday in honor of the forces' 80th founding anniversary (1945-2025).

Locals and international visitors were treated to a spectacular show of skill and precision, featuring traditional drumming, military band performances, martial arts demonstrations, criminal apprehension scenarios, and police dog displays.

As the sun set, the crowd’s excitement intensified with an escort motorcade demonstration by Ho Chi Minh City’s traffic police, joined by the elite motorcycle unit of the Ministry of Public Security’s Security Guard Command.

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The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security’s Security Guard Command motorcycle unit forms an escort formation. Photo: Nhat Tan

The grace and confidence of female officers leading the motorcade, along with the officers’ mastery of high-powered motorcycles, drew continuous applause from onlookers.

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Two female traffic officers from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Public Security impress the crowd atop a Honda Gold Wing. Photo: Tuoi Tre

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Guard officers demonstrate precision riding techniques on superbikes. Photo: Tuoi Tre

The event reached its climax with a high-octane simulation of a VIP protection scenario.

The simulation began with a convoy carrying a VIP being ambushed by a group of “terrorists” in a 16-seater car wielding weapons.

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A guard officer quickly disables a simulated bomb using advanced skills. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Immediately, security units moved into position, shielding the VIP while rapid deployment teams from the security guard and special forces coordinated a swift tactical response.

Assault units advanced, surrounding the attackers and engaging them in a realistic shootout simulation, met with loud cheers from the crowd.

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Guard and special task forces coordinate to neutralize the terrorist group. Photo: Tuoi Tre

The authenticity and intensity of the performance kept the audience on edge throughout.

The martial arts and police operations showcase will continue on Saturday afternoon for public viewing.

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Special task police officers launch a full assault to eliminate the simulated attackers. Photo: Tuoi Tre

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The realistic action scenes spark loud cheers and applause from the audience. Photo: Tuoi Tre

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