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Second Lieutenant Pham Thi Ai from the military musical band, a member of the trumpet group, said the trumpet that she carries weighs around 17 kg and she would carry it for 45 minutes each time.
"It’s a bit heavy and slightly hurts my shoulders."
Second Lieutenant Duong Thi Thom from the band said they've received very good care in terms of nutrition and other support during the practice, "so we're in good spirit."
Military units rehearse for the 50th reunification anniversary parade with gun dances, formations in Hanoi, March 2025. Video by VnExpress/Huy Manh
16 other units in the military also joined the rehearsal.
Second Lieutenant Luu Ngoc Nam from the Air Defense Air Force Unit said they have been practicing a lot in order to keep straight lines, and raising their arms in formation.
"We've been putting in time, efforts and strong will."
The 50th anniversary of national reunification (1975-2025) will include 34 military parades and 11 marching groups.
The ceremony will be held on Le Duan Street in front of the Reunification Palace on April 30.
