The city will organise the “Unified Nation” festival to commemorate the anniversary alongside the 140th anniversary of International Workers’ Day (May 1, 1886-May 1, 2026).

As part of the programme, exhibitions will be held on Dong Khoi Street, at Chi Lang Park, on Ba Cu Street in Vung Tau ward, and at the administrative centre of Binh Duong province.

Commemorative activities will include visits to martyrs’ cemeteries and incense- and flower-offering ceremonies in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh and President Ton Duc Thang.

A range of cultural, artistic and sports activities is also planned. An art performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. on April 29 at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, the outdoor stage at the central park of the new urban area, and Tam Thang Square.

The fireworks display is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on April 30. The Department of Culture and Sports has been assigned by the municipal People’s Committee to coordinate with the city’s High Command to prepare a separate plan.

The city will also install artistic street lighting and organize the 50th Ho Chi Minh City Open Traditional April 30 Cross-Country Championship in 2026.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has assigned the city’s Veterans Association to organise a meeting with generals of the Vietnam People’s Army, public security generals and notable historical witnesses who took part in the Ho Chi Minh Campaign.

People’s Committees at ward, commune and special administrative levels have been instructed to develop plans tailored to local conditions, including meetings and cultural and sports activities in a practical and cost-effective manner.

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