HCMC – HCMC will hold fireworks displays at three locations and a live television program linking Hanoi and HCMC as part of a plan for celebrating 50 years since Saigon-Gia Dinh was officially named after President Ho Chi Minh on July 2, 1976.
HCMC – Thousands gathered in downtown HCMC on the evening of April 30 to watch fireworks displays held to mark the 51st anniversary of the liberation of the south and the reunification of the nation.
HCMC – Thousands of people gathered to offer incense on April 26 at the Hung King’s Temple within the National Cultural and Historical Park in Long Bình Ward, HCMC, marking the Hung Kings' Death Anniversary.
HCMC – Thousands gathered in downtown HCMC on the evening of April 30 to watch fireworks displays held to mark the 51st anniversary of the liberation of the south and the reunification of the nation.
The city staged fireworks displays at eight locations, with three of them at high altitude and the remaining five at low altitude. The main shows lasted 15 minutes from 9:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., while a shorter five-minute display took place in Can Gio Commune from 9:00 p.m. to 9:05 p.m.
The high-altitude fireworks were launched from the Saigon River Tunnel area in An Khanh Ward, the New City in Binh Duong Ward, and Ba Ria Park Square in Ba Ria Ward. The low-altitude displays were held at the Cu Chi Tunnels, Dam Sen Park, the Saigon Marina IFC tower, the Kim Long residential area, and the Can Gio coastal area.
Crowds began building from around 6:00 p.m. on the main streets such as Ton Duc Thang, Le Duan, and Dong Khoi. Parking areas near viewing points filled early, with many people leaving vehicles kilometers away and walking into the city center.
A crowd gathers at Nguyen Hue walking street in front of the City HallAn illuminated stage and large LED screens featuring commemorative artworks for April 30 draw attention from residents in the city centerThousands of people pack the streets and riverfront areas near the Saigon River Tunnel, with some arriving as early as 6:00 p.m. to secure a good viewing spotVibrant fireworks illuminate the sky over the Saigon RiverLow-altitude fireworks are displayed near the Saigon Marina IFC towerInternational tourists are seen in downtown HCMC experiencing the festive atmosphere of the holidayForeign visitors join the local crowds watching the fireworks displayTwo girls pose for a photo as fireworks burst in the background over the HCMC skylineA spectator uses the smartphone to record the high-altitude fireworks display
HCMC – HCMC will hold fireworks displays at three locations and a live television program linking Hanoi and HCMC as part of a plan for celebrating 50 years since Saigon-Gia Dinh was officially named after President Ho Chi Minh on July 2, 1976.
HCMC – Thousands gathered in downtown HCMC on the evening of April 30 to watch fireworks displays held to mark the 51st anniversary of the liberation of the south and the reunification of the nation.
HCMC – Thousands of people gathered to offer incense on April 26 at the Hung King’s Temple within the National Cultural and Historical Park in Long Bình Ward, HCMC, marking the Hung Kings' Death Anniversary.
