Over 1,800 Participants Join the Friendship Walk 2025 Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Vietnam’s Diplomacy

On the morning of August 23, 2025, the Friendship Walk celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Vietnam Diplomatic Service and the 50th Anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of External Relations took place in the city center, gathering more than 1,800 participants. As the primary organizing and operating unit, QMK Group is proud to have contributed to creating a meaningful, dignified, and emotionally resonant event.

Delegates and Ho Chi Minh City residents joined the “Friendship Walk” celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Vietnam’s Diplomacy

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ngo Le Van (left) and Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Loc Ha (right) waved the flag to launch the walk

The program followed a route from Le Duan Street through Cong Xa Paris, Dong Khoi, Le Thanh Ton, and Nguyen Hue, ending at Bach Dang Wharf Park – home to the International Friendship Symbol. This route required an exceptionally meticulous organizational process, especially road blocking, overnight construction, and precise setup timing to ensure safety, consistency, and minimal disruption to local residents.

A large number of delegates and residents joined the “Friendship Walk” along Nguyen Hue Street, in a lively and cheerful atmosphere in downtown Ho Chi Minh City

The finish gate at Bach Dang Wharf was filled with vibrant blue tones and lively energy during the “Friendship Walk”

During several weeks of preparation, the QMK Group team oversaw every detail: branding design, stage construction, sound and lighting systems, POSM, manpower coordination, reception, and event security. The continuous 48-hour construction sprint leading up to the event stands as a testament to the team’s dedication and ability to manage high-intensity timelines, an essential requirement in hosting diplomatic events.

This was not only a community sports activity but also an opportunity to reflect on Vietnam’s proud 80-year diplomatic journey. Every step taken at the event symbolized unity, friendship, and the ambition of the foreign affairs sector as it advances into a new era.

Crowds of local citizens participated in the “Friendship Walk” to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s Diplomacy

With years of experience organizing large-scale diplomatic, sports, and community events at both local and national levels, QMK Group continues to affirm its role as a trusted partner for government agencies, organizations, and businesses in delivering socially impactful programs.