
Fireworks illuminate the sky during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Van Trung / Tuoi Tre
The fireworks began at 9:00 pm and concluded a series of events commemorating the anniversary of the July 2, 1976 decision to rename Saigon-Gia Dinh Ho Chi Minh City.
The city organized displays at five high-altitude sites combined with low-altitude fireworks and 11 low-altitude locations, allowing residents across different areas to watch the celebrations.

Fireworks explode over Ho Chi Minh City during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, July 2, 2026. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre
Thousands of residents gathered at parks and public spaces to watch the 15-minute displays.
Many applauded as the first fireworks illuminated the night sky, while families and young people recorded the event on their mobile phones.

Fireworks light up the sky during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Van Trung / Tuoi Tre
Despite intermittent rain, large crowds also gathered outside the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee headquarters to watch an outdoor arts program and a 3D projection mapping show.
The projection transformed the facade of the historic building with animated graphics synchronized to music, attracting residents and visitors from neighboring localities.

Foreign visitors attend a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Huu Duy
The 3D mapping program was produced by VINAMA, a creative media and projection technology company selected by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports.
Video shows fireworks illuminating the skyline during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Video: Van Trung / Tuoi Tre
Video shows a 3D projection mapping performance outside the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee headquarters during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Video: Thuan Van-Huu Duy

Fireworks mark the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

Residents record fireworks from Mong Bridge during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

Thuc Hanh and a friend from Xuan Hoa Ward take a wefie while watching fireworks during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Van Trung / Tuoi Tre

Residents take photos during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Van Trung / Tuoi Tre

Fireworks are reflected on the Ben Nghe Canal near the Saigon River during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

Fireworks illuminate the night sky during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Van Trung / Tuoi Tre

Thousands of residents gather at the President Ho Chi Minh Monument Park on Nguyen Hue Boulevard to watch a 3D projection mapping show marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Huu Duy

Thousands of residents gather at the President Ho Chi Minh Monument Park on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street to watch a 3D projection mapping show marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Huu Duy

Young people wait in the rain for a 3D projection mapping performance marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Thuan Van

A 3D projection mapping performance by France’s AC3 Studio and VINAMA opens a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Thuan Van



A 3D projection mapping show depicts Ho Chi Minh City’s development over the past 50 years during anniversary celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Thuan Van

Singer Anh Tu performs during a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Thuan Van



A 3D projection mapping performance is displayed during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Thuan Van

Residents gather the President Ho Chi Minh Monument Park to watch a 3D projection mapping show despite rainy weather, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Huu Duy

Singer Thanh Ngoc, singer Tung Lam, traditional musician Khanh, violinist Tan Titan, and the ABC dance troupe perform during a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Thuan Van






Residents record a 3D projection mapping show on their mobile phones outside the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee headquarters during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City officially bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, July 2, 2026. Photo: Huu Duy
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