Quang Binh rehearses for General Giap’s funeral
Saturday, 10:36, 12/10/2013
(VOV) - The organising board for General Giap’s funeral conducted a rehearsal on October 12, practicing the route from Dong Hoi Airport to the General’s final resting place on Quang Binh province’s Vung Chua-Yen Island.
Those participating braved a 60km trip in heavy rain to ensure they are as prepared as possible ahead of the official ceremony.
Some photos of the rehearsal:
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In front of Dong Hoi air terminal |
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It is raining hard in Quang Binh |
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The Motorcade is marching onto Vung Chua-Yen island |
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The Gun carriage transporting General Giap’s coffin |
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Backup mobile broadcast vehicles to safeguard transmission signal strength |
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Hundreds of reporters are working hard in Quang Binh to cover General Giap’s funeral |
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