Fireworks illuminated the Back Beach of Vung Tau Ward. With the tide far out, many people gathered on the sand, along the seawall, and in the park to watch the 15-minute high-altitude fireworks display.

At 21h, high-altitude fireworks erupted from the Saigon River tunnel entrance, visible from the Nha Rong Wharf area (former District 4).

Ho Chi Minh City launched fireworks at 5 high-altitude locations and 11 low-altitude locations across various areas to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the city being named after President Ho Chi Minh. The 15-minute fireworks display was funded by private contributions.

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{"caption_all":"In the city center, low-altitude fireworks were also launched from the Saigon Marina IFC tower at 2 Ton Duc Thang Street, Saigon Ward.","caption_items":"["",""]"}

{"caption_all":"People simultaneously held up their phones to capture images of the vibrant fireworks illuminating the sky.","caption_items":"["",""]"}

{"caption_all":"Many people watched the fireworks near Tam Thang Tower.","caption_items":"["",""]"}

From 19h30, a large crowd gathered in front of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee headquarters to enjoy a 3D mapping performance. Teams from France and Vietnam presented a show with three themes: Half a Century of Pride - Saigon's Beat, Echoes of Dai Viet, and The Era of Ascent.

{"caption_all":"Many images, stylized from cultural and folk art, were projected onto the headquarters building. These included a famous Dong Ho painting, 'Vinh Hoa Phu Quy' (Prosperity and Wealth), reimagined with a child playing a DJ console and wearing glasses; and images of rice field reliefs from the Nguyen dynasty, late 19th - early 20th century.","caption_items":"["",""]"}Dinh Van - Thanh Tung - Truong Ha