To mark the important historical milestone, the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification and the 135th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City is planning a series of spectacular events, promising to bring memorable experiences to residents and visitors. In particular, the special highlight is the performance of 10,500 drones, scheduled to take place on the evening of April 30, a record number never seen before in Vietnam.
According to the plan for the celebration sent by the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City to the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, the night of April 30 will be a night of light and art. At 9 p.m., the city's sky will be lit up by a 15-minute fireworks display, launched from 30 locations along the Saigon River, both sides of the river in Thu Duc City and District 1.
According to the plan submitted by the Department of Culture and Sports to the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, 10,500 drones will be mobilized to create an impressive performance.
Not only fireworks, the city also brought an unprecedented drone display, with 10,500 drones flying into the sky at the same time, creating vivid and impressive images. The organizers are preparing a dossier to propose setting a Vietnamese record for the largest number of drones flying at one time. This record will far surpass previous drone displays in Vietnam, where the highest number was just over 4,000 drones.
On the night of April 30, Ho Chi Minh City will become a giant stage, where the colorful and emotional "National Reunification Day" will take place. This special event will be held on Nguyen Hue walking street, stretching along the Saigon River, from Ba Son Bridge to Nha Rong Wharf, starting at 7 p.m. The audience will be immersed in a diverse art space, with art performances and sports both on land and in the water.
There will be many meaningful activities to attract tourists during this holiday.
To celebrate this important event, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports has proposed a series of rich cultural and sports activities. "Ho Chi Minh City Photography Street" will display unique works of art, capturing historical moments and the beauty of the city. "Olympic Running Day for Public Health 2025" is expected to attract 4,000 participants, spreading the spirit of sports and raising awareness of public health. The 1,400-person sports performance will bring impressive and vibrant performances.
In April and May, the city will be colorful with the "Color Festival" held on Saturday evenings (April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31) and Tuesday (April 29), from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The stage opens in front of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, the Nguyen Hue walking street and the Saigon River (from Ba Son Bridge to Nha Rong Wharf) will be the venue for special light and art performances. The highlight of the program is the artistic fireworks display and the flight performance of 1,000 to 2,000 drones, carried out with socialized funding.
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience impressive activities with many promotional programs.
The "Festival of Colors" also brings top-notch artistic experiences with symphonic music performances, mapping performances - a technique of using light and images to create vivid 3D effects. Along the Nguyen Hue walking street performance space, the audience will enjoy unique music and dance performances. On the Saigon River, sweet traditional music melodies will echo, along with a parade of flower lanterns, colorful sailboats, impressive performances of water jet flying, Flyboard surfing, paddleboarding and paragliding.
This series of events is not only an occasion to celebrate important historical milestones, but also an opportunity for Ho Chi Minh City to demonstrate its dynamism, creativity and vitality. These will be unforgettable nights, bringing unique cultural and artistic experiences to residents and visitors, contributing to affirming the city's position as a leading cultural and tourism center of the country.
