Laos holds a celebration rally for the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Army
A celebration rally to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Army was held on the 20th at the military parade ground of Kumadan College, Vientiane Province, Laos. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army delegation and the military delegations of Russia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand and other countries observed the military parade. Nearly 10,000 people including representatives of the various services of the Lao People’s Army and the masses from all walks of life participated in the celebration and rally.
The General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and State President Bunyan delivered a speech at the celebration rally. Bunyan said that after more than half a century of struggle and rigorous tests, the Lao People's Army has forged strong and fortitude and has continued to grow and develop. The party and the country firmly believe that the Lao People’s Army will continue to inherit and carry forward the heroic and unyielding traditions of the national and revolutionary army, overcome various difficulties and obstacles, win greater victories, build greater merits, and build peace, independence, democracy, unity and prosperity. Laos made new contributions.
At about 8:40, the military parade officially began. Lao Defense Minister Cham Shamon inspected the troops under review. In the split type, 25 phalanxes on foot and equipment have passed the viewing platform. Among them are the phalanx of the Old Revolution, the Meritorious Flag Team, and the Ishara Army that show the glorious history of the old army, as well as the tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery that show the achievements of the old army’s construction. , Air defense equipment and other phalanx. During the split, the eight trainers of the old Air Force carried out flight demonstrations at low altitude. Before and after the military parade, the veteran officers and soldiers also performed boxing, swordsmanship, fighting, and parachuting.
On the evening of the 20th, the Ministry of National Defense of Laos will hold a gala dinner and fireworks display.