Nearly 55 thousand Dong Nai residents join the “Marching Forward with Vietnam” Walking Event

(ĐN) - On the morning of August 16, the “Marching Forward with Vietnam” event took place at the Dong Nai Center for Physical Training and Sports Competition. The provincial-level event attracted nearly 5 thousand participants, including officials, workers, public employees, laborers, students, and armed forces personnel across the province.

The activity was organized by Nhan Dan (People) Newspaper in coordination with the Ministry of Public Security to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025), the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 –2025), and the Traditional Day of the People’s Public Security Force (August 19, 1945 – 2025). The launching ceremony was livestreamed from the Ba Dinh Square  (Hanoi) venue to 33 locations nationwide, including Dong Nai.

With the message “One billion steps into a new era”, the “Marching forward with Vietnam” program aims to mobilize the collective strength of millions of Vietnamese across the country to walk together, contributing one billion steps for health, solidarity, and the aspiration to rise of a nation undergoing vigorous transformation in the new era.

Residents take commemorative photos at the event. Photo: Cong Nghia

From 5:00 a.m., a large number of people gathered at the Dong Nai Center for Physical Training and Sports Competition to get ready for the event. Immediately after the launching ceremony, nearly 5 thousand participants joined the walk, contributing to the goal of “One billion steps into a new era.” The walking route, approximately 3 km, started from the gate of the Center to the intersection of Nguyen Ai Quoc Street and Phan Dinh Phung Street, before returning to the starting point.

Residents enthusiastically participate in the “Marching forward with Vietnam” walking event. Photo: Cong Nghia

In Dong Nai, apart from the venue at the Center for Physical Training and Sports Competition, 100% of communes and wards across the province also responded to and organized the “Marching forward with Vietnam” event under the direction of the Provincial People’s Committee Chairman. According to the Organizing Committee, as of the morning of August 16, nearly 55 thousand residents across the province had joined the event.

This activity is held to encourage the physical and sports training movement, in response to the campaign “All people do physical exercise following the great example of Uncle Ho” in the province. At the same time, it strengthens the bond between People’s Public Security officers and the people, contributing to building the positive image of the Public Security force in the hearts of the people.

Ha Trang – Cong Nghia

Translated by: Trieu Ngan- Thu Ha