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.

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.

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.

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.