In August, Hanoi is as hot as fire, on the training ground in the capital, each row of soldiers still marches in unison, each decisive movement echoes with solemn commands. Among those rows, 37 female militia and soldiers from Ha Tinh still quietly practice, their steps firm, their eyes determined, proud to be present in the parade, marching to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025).
Ms. Tran Thi Tuyet Thuong (born in 1995, from Ky Anh commune) is currently a member of the Vietnamese Women's Militia Bloc. Previously, she participated in the parade in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification. This time, she and 36 other female militia and soldiers from Ha Tinh have entered the second month of training, preparing for the National Day celebration on September 2.
“Practicing in the hot weather, sometimes the temperature on the runway reaches 39-40 degrees Celsius, especially during rush hours, we are very tired and exhausted. However, we all clearly define our tasks, maintain our spirit, and strive to complete our work well,” Ms. Thuong shared.
As a mother of two young children, Ms. Thuong was moved when mentioning the support from her family because she was very lucky to have a strong support system in her husband. Despite his busy work and hard work taking care of the children, he always encouraged her and took care of everything at home so that she could focus on practicing.
With high training intensity, team spirit is what helps women overcome difficulties. “Every Saturday night, 37 of us Ha Tinh women gather to share stories from our hometown and family. The activities are simple but very close-knit, helping us to be more united and gain more positive energy,” added Ms. Tran Thi Tuyet Thuong.
Many of the Ha Tinh women's team this time have participated in important parades of the country. Ms. Nguyen Thi Huyen (born in 1994, Cam Hung commune militia) is one of them. As a mother of two young children, Huyen still decided to go on a mission, leaving her children with her grandparents. Her husband works nearby, and in addition to work, he also tries to take care of the family so that his wife can focus on training.
Ms. Huyen said: “When I was little, I watched the parade on TV and felt so moved. I thought this was only for the “tall, special” people, but today, I am standing here, walking in formation, listening to the drums, I know I am writing a small part in the history of the country.”
Behind the solemn steps are countless challenges, from practice sessions lasting nearly 10 hours a day, divided into 2-3 time slots to extremely hot weather conditions, sometimes up to 40 degrees Celsius. Each movement is repeated hundreds of times, not allowing for even a single step mistake.
For Ms. Tran Thi Nhu Quynh (born 2000, Duc Quang commune), this is the second time she has participated in a parade in less than half a year. She was one of 20 female militia members from Ha Tinh, part of the Northern Female Militia Bloc, who attended the 50th anniversary celebration of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification held in Ho Chi Minh City last April.
Having gone through a rigorous training period, Ms. Quynh understands better than anyone the intensity and discipline of this task. But this time, she frankly admitted: “It is much more difficult. Not only because the weather in Hanoi in July and August is as hot as fire, but also because the team is larger, the training time is longer, and the technical requirements are higher. Every step, every shout, every head-turning position must be perfect, absolutely consistent.”
She also silently encouraged the militia sisters in the group. Many of them were away from home for the first time, some were tired when they first arrived at the training ground because they were not used to the steady pace of the army. Quynh shared: “Just keep your spirit up, your body will keep up. I am not walking for myself but for my homeland Ha Tinh, for the two words Vietnam.”
The women practice with high intensity, from 5:30 am to 10 am in the morning, from 3 pm to almost 7 pm in the afternoon, sometimes having to learn the command, practice uniformity in the evening. Her feet are blistered, her shoulders are sore from wearing formal clothes in the hot sun, but she has never asked for a day off. "I think this difficulty is nothing compared to those who went before and sacrificed for national independence. I just need to practice one more movement and the image of the Ha Tinh women's team will be a little more beautiful in the eyes of the people of the whole country," Quynh confided.
During nearly 2 months of living together, the women became friends, sisters, helping each other with water bottles and taking care of wounds. One night when it rained heavily, the whole room woke up to arrange shoes to dry. At lunch, a young person cried because he missed his child, and the women encouraged and shared with each other like family members.
Having the opportunity to participate in the parade and march in the grand celebration of the 80th anniversary of National Day, September 2, for the ladies, each step on Ba Dinh Square will be an indelible mark in their lives. Participating in the parade and march is an honor and pride for each individual and also a responsibility to the country.
Source: https://baohatinh.vn/nhung-bong-hong-thep-ha-tinh-ren-buoc-trong-doi-hinh-dieu-binh-quoc-gia-post292934.html
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