If Tet Nguyen Dan is the time when the streets are quiet because people return to their hometowns, then these April days are different. Streams of people from all over the country flock to Ho Chi Minh City, gathering under the common flag of the nation. Here, in every look and smile, people see pride, joy and deep gratitude towards the previous generations who wrote a brilliant golden page of history.
"Spring in Ho Chi Minh City is the most beautiful spring in my hometown"
Streams of people flocked to the center of Ho Chi Minh City to witness the parade rehearsal.
Starting from the middle of the month, places like Nguyen Hue walking street and Bach Dang wharf have become the center of excitement. People and tourists flocked to take souvenir photos next to historic cannons, with soldiers and soldiers in full uniform. Revolutionary music echoed through the city, and at each climax, there were large groups of people, young and old, foreign tourists, hugging each other, singing "As if Uncle Ho were here on the day of great victory", "The country is full of joy"...
Revolutionary music echoed through the city. At each climax, large groups of people, young and old, and foreign tourists, hugged each other and sang loudly, "As if Uncle Ho were here on the day of great victory."
The artillery site consists of 15 large cannons, each weighing about 4 tons, placed on a red carpet stretching 90 meters along Ton Duc Thang Street, creating a majestic and sacred scene.
Keeping memories with the soldiers
The festive atmosphere permeates every beat of life. Every morning on the way to work, people look up to the sky, waiting for the moment when helicopters fly with the Party flag, the National flag, the Su-30Mk2s perform acrobatics, then release heat traps, split into three directions in the sky, below, thousands of people are overwhelmed and cheering. In the afternoon, all the streets are bustling again when people flock to Le Duan Street - known as the "hottest street" these days - to admire the majestic parades.
A formation of 10 helicopters raised the flag over Bitexco building (District 1, HCMC)
The parade blocks "go in the hearts of the people"
In the afternoon, every street is bustling again as people flock to Le Duan Street - known as the "hottest street" these days - to admire the majestic parades.
Bach Dang Wharf in April – where memories meet the present in every handshake, every hasty photo, every warm smile
In particular, April nights become more brilliant than ever with 3D Mapping light shows, outdoor concerts, drone shows, artistic fireworks... All are free, but the quality and scale make anyone who witnesses it exclaim that this is a "National Concert" of pride, of memories and of gratitude.
Many art programs take place
The 3D Mapping light show attracted a large number of locals and tourists to watch.
The highlight of the series of events was the 50th anniversary celebration with the 21-gun salute to the majestic National Anthem, along with a large-scale parade and march that gathered 13,000 people, from the military, police, militia to mass organizations, students. In the sky of the city, military helicopters and modern fighter planes carrying the Party flag and the Fatherland flag flew, leaving in the hearts of the audience emotions that are not easy to describe in words.
The red flag with yellow star flutters across the sky of Ho Chi Minh City
Amidst the sea of people jostling on the street, it is easy to see the image of silver-haired veterans, their chests full of medals, quietly watching each passing parade. Perhaps, somewhere in their eyes, the memories of a fiery time are still intact, and today, in peace, they see the younger generation following in their footsteps, confident, strong, and proud.
The silent heroes wrote the epic of history.
It is not difficult to see children in bamboo shoot costumes, young people wearing shirts printed with the words "Independence - Freedom - Happiness", holding the national flag, immersing themselves in the bustling crowd. At that moment, the whole city was like a vivid film: laughter, songs, bright red flags, all blended together, painting a picture filled with love, solidarity, and national pride.
The future buds of the country also blend in the national atmosphere.
"Independence - Freedom - Happiness" T-shirt is chosen by many young people in this historic April.
Many people and tourists choose to check-in at historical locations.
These April days, when we go out, our hearts are watered by the flow of memories and faith. That is when we feel most deeply the meaning of the two words "peace"; when all boundaries of regions and origins disappear, leaving only two dear words: "compatriots".
Amidst the vibrant colors, the echoes of drums, music, and airplanes in the sky, everyone realized how lucky they were. Lucky to have been born and raised in a peaceful country, in a city that not only bears his name, but also carries within it the unceasing aspirations of progress.
The colors of peace have painted the most beautiful picture of Ho Chi Minh City over the past half century.
April in Ho Chi Minh City – the month of memories, of pride, of deep gratitude. And in every heart, these days, the love for the country seems to be lit up, burning brighter – like a sacred flame that never goes out.
