Ho Chi Minh City fireworks display on Saigon River to celebrate 50 years of national reunification

At the end of the opening session of the "Colors of Uncle Ho's City" festival, Ho Chi Minh City organized fireworks displays in the Saigon River area, in front of Nguyen Hue Street.

The Saigon River area was packed with people watching the opening ceremony and fireworks on the night of April 19.

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Fireworks lit up the sky of Ho Chi Minh City on the opening night of the festival "Colors of Uncle Ho's City", attracting a large number of people to watch.

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Bustling atmosphere at Nguyen Hue walking street as people eagerly watch the artistic fireworks display

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People took the opportunity to capture the moment of brilliant fireworks on the Saigon River after the opening ceremony.

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People use their phones to record the moment of brilliant fireworks in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City on the night of April 19.

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The series of cultural and artistic activities on the night of April 19 contributed to promoting the image of a dynamic and creative Ho Chi Minh City to domestic and foreign friends.

On Nguyen Hue walking street, many special performances are held such as: folk music and dance, traditional theater, sports performances, street entertainment... creating a bustling and vibrant festival atmosphere.

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At the Bach Dang Wharf Park and Saigon River area (from Ba Son Bridge to Nha Rong Wharf), residents and tourists can also enjoy traditional music performances, contemporary art on a floating stage, and water sports activities.

Lantern boat parade on Saigon River

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Many water sports performances were held in the Saigon River area, creating a vibrant and exciting atmosphere for the event.

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After the opening night on April 19, Ho Chi Minh City will continue to organize artistic activities on the nights of April 26, 29 and 30.

Notably, the night of April 30 with the theme "National Reunification Day" promises to be a special highlight of the event series, with a series of large-scale programs such as: trumpet performances, cavalry parades, community art, and especially a light show using drones.

It is expected that 10,500 drones will be mobilized, creating artistic images in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City and setting a world record for the number of flying devices participating in a light show.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tphcm-ban-phao-hoa-ruc-ro-o-cong-vien-ben-bach-dang-185250419220521723.htm