Fireworks to light up the sky in HCM city to celebrate National Reunification Day
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The firework, funded by social sources, will be set off from 9pm to 9:15pm on April 30 from the roof of Thu Thiem Tunnel, which crosses the Saigon River, in District 2 and Dam Sen Park in District 11, to celebrate 43 years of the South Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975) and the 132nd May Day (May 1, 1886).
Fireworks to light up the skies of Ho Chi Minh city |
According to VNA, the displays will be broadcast by the local television station.
To mark the upcoming events, the Ho Chi Minh Municipal People’s Committee also decided to adorn Le Duan street, Nguyen Hue street and the roundabout of Le Duan and Pham Ngoc Thach streets with decorative lights from April 23 to June 17.
Many cultural and sports activities have also been planned to celebrate the National Reunification Day and the May Day.
Meanwhile, the municipal Department of Culture and Sports will organize a cross-country run, an event that has been held for 41 years to mark the South Liberation and National Reunification Day. Meanwhile, the 30th the HCM City Television Cup cycling tournament will also take place on this occasion.
Salaried workers in Vietnam will have a long holiday, starting from April 30, celebrating Reunification Day and Labor Day (May 1). They will return to work on May 2.