Ho Chi Minh City to set off fireworks on National Day
VOV.VN - Fireworks are due to light up the skies over Ho Chi Minh City on September 2 to celebrate the 78th anniversary of National Day.
A number of 15-minute shows, funded by businesses and organisations, will start at 9 p.m. on September 2.
A high-altitude firework display will be held from the roof of the Saigon River tunnel in Thu Thiem tunnel of Thu Duc city, whilst one low-altitude display will be set off in the Dam Sen Cultural Park in District 11.
Ho Chi Minh City also plans to hold various artistic programmes to mark the event, including a special arts programme which is scheduled to take place on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on September 2.
Furthermore, the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed flying hot-air balloons on Nguyen Thien Thanh street in Thu Duc city on September 2 and September 3.
The country will enjoy a four-day holiday from September 1 to September 4 in order to celebrate the upcoming National Day.
