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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Vietnam celebrates 50th anniversary of end of war: ‘Now it’s time for peace’

Shades of red covered Ho Chi Minh City as thousands of people poured onto the streets to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the end of its war with the US, as the Communist country aimed to grow its economy and foster peace.

Celebrations on 30 April culminated in a grand parade in Ho Chi Minh City with thousands of marching troops and an air show featuring Russian-made fighter jets and helicopters.

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