Mounted Police Unit performs with horses in HCMC
Monday, 19/08/2024 16:47 (GMT+7)
Residents and tourists were once again treated to a stunning performance by the Mounted Police Unit, featuring 40 horses in the center of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City on August 18.
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| This event was organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Public Security in collaboration with the Mobile Police Command of the Ministry of Public Security to commemorate the 55th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's Will (1969 - 2024), the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2024), the 79th anniversary of the traditional day of the Vietnam People's Public Security (August 19, 1945 - 2024), and the 19th All-People's Day for National Defense (August 19, 2005 - 2024). |
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| The Mounted Police Unit, with dozens of horses, paraded in rows along Le Loi Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The horses were equipped with masks, body armor, and protection for their legs and knees to ensure safety during the parade. |
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| The mobile police officers performed a variety of impressive skills such as riding with both hands free, leaning to pick up objects from the ground, and jumping over obstacles, delighting the audience. One of the highlights was a display where the officers rode horses while firing rifles. |
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| In a thrilling performance the horses jumped through rings of fire. This unique spectacle captured the attention of many locals and tourists, with some expressing their excitement at seeing the Mounted Police Unit perform with horses in Ho Chi Minh City for the first time. |
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| Foreign tourists were eager to take photos with the Mounted Police after the performance. |
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| A child was delighted to be lifted onto a horse for a picture with a police officer. |
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| The weekend horse parade attracted a large crowd to the city center, with many gathering early in the morning to watch the performance. |
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| The Mounted Police paraded with the national flag, accompanied by the ceremonial band of the People’s Public Security, creating a vibrant atmosphere. |
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| The crowd was further entertained by martial arts demonstrations and feats of physical endurance by hundreds of police officers right on the city streets. |
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The performances included breaking bricks with bare hands, lying on a bed of nails while breaking stones, walking barefoot on glass shards while carrying heavy objects, and using the stomach to stop a knife thrown from above. These displays of strength and skill captivated the audience.
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Lieutenant General Le Hong Nam, Director of Ho Chi Minh City Police, was present to encourage and extend well wishes to the officers and soldiers participating in the event.
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BTA (Photos:congly.vn)