The skies over Thu Duc City and District 11 in Ho Chi Minh City will light up with a dazzling display of fireworks at the Thu Thiem Tunnel and Dam Sen Cultural Park, respectively. These synchronized 15-minute shows will commence at 9 p.m. sharp on September 2, marking a spectacular start to the celebrations.
The city administration has planned a diverse range of artistic programs to commemorate this special occasion. On September 2, a thrilling boat race will take place on the Saigon River, followed by a musical extravaganza on the Nguyen Hue pedestrian street from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The streets of the southern metropolis will come alive with colorful decorations, adding to the festive atmosphere.
In the lead-up to the celebrations, the municipal Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism will present a photo exhibition showcasing the city’s rich history and remarkable development achievements across various fields. This exhibition will be open to the public from August 16 to September 6.
As a tribute to the nation’s esteemed leaders, a delegation of municipal leaders will pay their respects to President Ho Chi Minh and President Ton Duc Thang at the respective museums on August 30.
The National Day celebrations will be a city-wide festival, with main streets adorned in colorful decorations. Ho Chi Minh City residents will enjoy an extended four-day holiday from August 31 to September 3, providing ample time to commemorate and celebrate with their loved ones.
Con Dao island named Asia’s paradise sea: CNN
NDO/VNA – Boasting crystal turquoise sea and a placid atmosphere, Con Dao island in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau has been named by the US Cable News Network (CNN) as one of Asia’s paradise seas.
Ho Chi Minh City tourism strives to become spearhead economic sector
NDO—The Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee held a conference on March 8 to disseminate and implement the Politburo’s resolution on developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector.
Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
NDO – In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.
Lonely Planet names Con Dao among best destinations in Asia
NDO – Travel website Lonely Planet has named Vietnam’s Con Dao Islands as one of the top ten places to visit in the next 12 months.
Ho Chi Minh City launches programme on stimulating tourism
NDO – The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism launched a programme on stimulating tourism in December and 2019, promising to bring fresh experiences for visitors travelling to the city.
