Saigon’s spectacular National Day fireworks display
VOV.VN - Thanks to favourable weather, residents from all over the metropolitan area got to watch the night sky light up over the Saigon River for a 15-minute celebration of the 71st anniversary of Vietnam National Day.
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First National Day fireworks display lights up the September 2 sky with a barrage of colour over the Saigon River. |
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In rapid succession, rockets are shot off for roughly 15 minutes celebrating the nation’s 71 years of independence (September 2, 1945-2016). |
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Favourable weather makes the displays ever more brilliant against the coal black starless evening sky. |
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It makes for one of the most sparling and dazzling National Day fireworks performances ever. |
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This is the third fireworks performance in the city this year, but spectators say they never lose their magic. |
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The fireworks last for about fifteen minutes. |
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Earlier, thousands of people flock to the city centre to await the fireworks launch at 9:00 p.m. |
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On Nguyen Hue Street, District 1, youth sit chatting and waiting apprehensively for the fireworks to begin. |
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At 9:00 p.m. sharp, spectators cheer as they hear the first rockets launch and see the spectacular spray of colour streak across the sky. |
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They stand in long rows along Nguyen Hue streets watching the fireworks over the Saigon River. |
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Mr An from the Tan Binh District says National Day is one of his proudest days of the year. |
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Young couple kisses as heart shaped fireworks explode overhead. |
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Many couples stand mesmerized. |
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No one ever gets too old for fireworks. |
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Firefighters are on standby, just in case. |
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Ms Laura from Australia says it’s a day she never forgets to return to Vietnam to celebrate. |
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A young father snaps keepsake photos while holding his son on his shoulder. |
