Series of activities of the "Unified Mountains and Rivers" Festival
On the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South, national reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2026) and the 140th anniversary of International Labor Day (May 1, 1886 - May 1, 2026), Ho Chi Minh City organizes the "Reunification of the Mountains and Rivers" Festival with a series of cultural activities, gratitude and unique art performances in the area.
The highlight of the series of activities is the art performance program, taking place from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM on April 30th in 3 areas: Nguyen Hue street - section intersecting with Huynh Thuc Khang street (Saigon ward), outdoor stage at New City Central Park (Binh Duong ward) and Ba Ria Park Square (Ba Ria ward).
Ho Chi Minh City will organize fireworks displays at 8 locations from 9:00 PM to 9:15 PM on the 30th. 4.
3 high-altitude fireworks display locations: Saigon River tunnel head area; New City Center area (Binh Duong ward); Ba Ria Park Square (Ba Ria ward).
5 low-altitude fireworks locations: Cu Chi Tunnels historical relic area; Dam Sen Cultural Park; SAIGON MARINA IFC Tower; Kim Long Villa Area (Rach Dia bridge, Nha Be commune); Can Gio Sea Encroachment Tourist Urban Area - Vinhomes Green Paradise (Can Gio commune, shorter fireworks time, from 9pm - 9:05pm).
People need to pay attention to the roads in the center of Ho Chi Minh City that will be banned and restricted from traffic on the evening of April 30 to serve the fireworks program. See details here!
In the central area, people can choose Bach Dang wharf park, Thu Thiem riverside park or the area around the Saigon River tunnel... to watch fireworks.
Have fun, watch fireworks at Dam Sen Cultural Park
At Dam Sen Cultural Park, on the evening of April 30, the unit launched a program to sell fireworks viewing tickets at a price of 70,000 VND, open for direct sale at the gate from 6 pm on the same day. The unit also opened online ticket sales for people to be proactive about their time. In addition, the park also organizes music spaces and folk games, serving the entertainment needs of tourists.
Other incentives for customers booking tickets online, the park applies a discount of about 15%, especially during the period from 7 pm to 9 pm, the incentive level can be up to 30% (not applied simultaneously to the fireworks viewing ticket program on the evening of April 30).
Fun at Suoi Tien Cultural Tourist Area
Suoi Tien Cultural Tourist Area gives 1,000 free tickets to tourists wearing red flag and yellow star shirts who arrive early on April 30. At the same time, organize a series of events and upgrade a series of games.
Exploring history combined with fun at Cu Chi Tunnels
On the occasion of April 30 - May 1, Cu Chi Tunnels Historical Relic Area offers many sightseeing, entertainment and experiential activities for tourists.
From April 30 - May 3, tourists can enjoy Khmer cultural art performances from Ca Mau. In addition, the "War Zone Moon" night tour on the evening of May 1 continues to be a highlight, taking tourists to explore historical spaces in lights and wartime stories.
This year's holiday, the relic site also put into operation a mini zoo, creating more friendly entertainment options for families and young children when visiting.
Notably, the unit applies a 30% discount on ticket prices for Vietnamese passengers traveling in groups of 10 people or more, applied at Cu Chi Tunnels and Rung Sac - Can Gio War Zone Relic on April 30 and May 1.
Visit the Museum of Traditional Medicine
The unit implements a 50% discount on same-class tickets, lasting until the end of May 1. People and tourists when coming here can learn about the history of traditional Vietnamese medicine along with a system of artifacts and related documents from the Stone Age to the present, especially tools serving the preparation of traditional medicine.
