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The 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and the Reunification of the Country (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), a momentous event taking place simultaneously in Ho Chi Minh City, the dynamic economic heart, and Hanoi, the political and cultural center of Vietnam with a thousand years of history, carries profound historical and political significance for the entire nation. This event has received special attention and close guidance from the Politburo and the Central Secretariat of the Party, demonstrating the immense scale and significance of the occasion.
Commemoration ceremony, parade, and march to mark the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam and the reunification of the country.
Accordingly, the national-level commemoration ceremony will be organized by the Central Committee of the Communist Party, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and Ho Chi Minh City, taking place from 6:30 AM on April 30th along Le Duan Street, District 1, and other central streets of Ho Chi Minh City. The ceremony will include an artistic program, a flag-raising ceremony, speeches by Party and State leaders, speeches by representatives of veterans and the younger generation, a parade, a procession, and the release of balloons and doves. The program will be broadcast live on VTV1 of Vietnam Television and other television and radio stations in Ho Chi Minh City and other localities.
Military units are actively training in preparation for the parade on April 30, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh City.
For the parade, the forces will start from the intersection of Le Duan and Nguyen Binh Khiem streets, moving past the main reviewing stand in front of the Reunification Hall. At the end of this route, the forces will split into four directions, moving towards the assembly point.
Specifically, for direction 1, after passing the Reunification Hall, the forces will move along the route Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Le Loi - Nguyen Thi Nghia - Phu Dong Thien Vuong Intersection - Cach Mang Thang 8. The forces in this direction will gather at Tao Dan Park.
Direction 2: After passing the Reunification Hall, forces move along Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Le Thanh Ton - Nguyen Hue - Me Linh Roundabout. Forces in this direction gather at Bach Dang Wharf. Direction 3: After passing the Reunification Hall, forces move along Le Duan - Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Nguyen Dinh Chieu - Dinh Tien Hoang. Forces in this direction gather at Hoa Lu Stadium. Direction 4: After passing the Reunification Hall, forces move along Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Hai Ba Trung. Forces in this direction gather at Le Van Tam Park.
Military parades and processions are not only commemorative activities but also carry profound significance in educating people about the tradition of "remembering the source when drinking water."
The program included a 21-gun salute to the tune of the national anthem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; an air salute; a parade of floats featuring the national emblem, Party flags, national flags, a float carrying a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh, and floats symbolizing the 50th anniversary of the reunification of the country…
Ho Chi Minh City to hold fireworks display to celebrate April 30th.
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has issued a plan for organizing activities to commemorate the event. Ho Chi Minh City will hold fireworks displays at seven locations: the area at the entrance to the Saigon River tunnel (Thu Duc City), the Ben Duoc Martyrs' Memorial (Cu Chi District); the Nga Ba Giong Martyrs' Memorial (Hoc Mon District), the Lang Le - Bau Co historical site (Binh Chanh District), the Can Gio District football stadium; the National Historical and Cultural Park, and the Dam Sen Cultural Park.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports has proposed fireworks displays every Saturday evening, from April 19th to May 31st, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Reunification of the country.
In addition to the seven main fireworks display locations mentioned above, the Ho Chi Minh City Command is encouraging districts, counties, and businesses in the city to participate in the social mobilization of local fireworks displays. Particularly, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of National Reunification Day, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports has proposed continuous fireworks displays every Saturday evening from April 19th to May 31st in the area near the Saigon River tunnel entrance in Thu Duc City.
The exhibition "ON THE PEAK OF CHANGE" by photographer Bach Nam Hai (Danny Bach)
The photo exhibition titled "ON THE PEAK OF CHANGE" by photographer Bach Nam Hai, also known internationally as Danny Bach, marks a significant turning point in his more than a decade-long artistic journey filled with passion and dedication. This is his first solo exhibition after a long period of tireless artistic work.
While a familiar theme in Vietnamese photography, this photo series, however, pursues a unique, simple, and authentic aesthetic and content approach, minimizing visual effects to allow the story of life to be celebrated.
The elegant exhibition space presents to art lovers 68 meticulously selected works from the documentary photo series of the same name, a passionate project that Bach Nam Hai has painstakingly undertaken in the dreamy land of Sa Pa from 2017 to 2024. From Bach Nam Hai's perspective, the photo series "ON THE SUMMIT OF CHANGE" possesses a unique spirit, aiming for a simple, unpretentious aesthetic, where visual effects are intentionally minimized, giving way to the profound celebration of ordinary life stories.
Upon entering the exhibition, viewers will be able to admire authentic glimpses of life, meticulously and concisely captured, like simple prose that nonetheless contains a wealth of thoughts and emotions. From the heart of the artist to the heart of the viewer, the exhibition "ON THE PEAK OF CHANGE" hopes to awaken a deep connection between the audience and the land, the vast nature, the genuine people, and the diverse and rich culture of Sa Pa.
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, from April 7th to April 28th, 2025.
Location: Vin Gallery – 35/8 Nguyen Van Dau Street, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
Discover the beauty of Vietnam through the exhibition "Along the Heritage Route".
The Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giám Cultural and Scientific Activities Center, in collaboration with the creative enterprise TiredCity and the Vietnam Local Artist Group, is organizing the art exhibition "Along the Heritage Region," a journey to discover the beauty of Vietnamese culture, nature, and people.
Listen to the story of the country through watercolor paintings.
The upcoming art exhibition promises to be a colorful gathering of 112 heartfelt illustrations by the talented artist Le Rin. Drawing profound inspiration from a burning pride in his homeland, these works are the result of countless field trips, documenting the artist's journeys across Vietnam, from North to South.
Upon entering the exhibition space, visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a fascinating visual journey, discovering the cultural and natural heritage stretching across the beloved S-shaped land of Vietnam. In the fresh, vibrant atmosphere of summer, filled with enthusiasm and overflowing emotions, the "Along the Heritage Region" exhibition opens a door, inviting visitors to embark on a colorful journey. Come and experience it, let the beauty of Vietnam deeply penetrate your soul.
Period: April 6, 2025 - May 30, 2025
Location: Ho Van Lake, within the Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam National Special Monument, opposite the main gate of the Monument, 58 Quoc Tu Giam Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi.
Cultural Exhibition: Wrapping Clouds in Clothing, a Journey to Discover Vietnamese Traditional Costumes
Let's set aside the hustle and bustle of modern life, open the door of time, and step into a magical space where the delicate folds of ancient ao dai dresses evoke the majestic melodies of the past. The unique cultural exhibition, "Wrapping Clouds in the Dress," is not merely a display of precious traditional costumes, but an artistic journey that takes you back in time, allowing you to listen to the echoes of Vietnam's glorious dynasties, especially the Le Trung Hung and Nguyen periods.
If you love traditional Vietnamese clothing, are fascinated by history, and want to experience a unique cultural space – this is an opportunity not to be missed.
At the exhibition, you'll not only admire the elegant and magnificent beauty of traditional costumes. You'll have the opportunity to touch the soft silk fabric, feel the meticulousness in every stitch, and most importantly, you'll "hear" the historical stories hidden within each pattern and design. Each garment is a witness to time, telling of customs, cultural values, and the upheavals of an era.
Time: 09:00 - 19:00, April 5-7, 2025 (Saturday - Sunday - Monday)
Location: 2nd floor, Hue Sac Cafe, 195B Hai Ba Trung Street, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
These events are not only an opportunity to recall the glorious pages of history, commemorating the immense contributions of generations of ancestors who sacrificed their lives and blood for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland, but also a chance for today's young generation to better understand the value of peace and unity, thereby arousing national pride and a sense of responsibility in building and protecting a more prosperous and beautiful country.
