Joining the enthusiastic atmosphere of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - 30). 4.2025), Ho Chi Minh City witnessed an unprecedented number of people and tourists flocking to the city center on April 30.
According to Lao Dong Newspaper reporters, from late afternoon, the main roads leading to the central area such as Ton Duc Thang, Le Duan, Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia... were all packed with people and vehicles.
As the evening wore down, the whole street was like a sea of giants. Everywhere, people jostle each other, shoulders together, leaving no space to move comfortably. Instead of relaxing steps to walk, people and tourists can only move little by little, as the word is literally translated.
Explaining this situation, many people said they wanted to go to the center to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere, watch art programs, especially witness the Mobile Police Cavalry parade... In addition, the number of tourists from other provinces and cities and international visitors to Ho Chi Minh City during this long holiday also contributed significantly to the traffic overload.
"I have never seen Nguyen Hue Street so crowded. To go from the beginning of the street to the end of the street takes an hour. It felt like participating in such an uncompromising parade," said Ms. Tran Thi Tuyet Anh (a resident of District 3).
Ms. Tran Thi Uyen Phuong (27 years old, a resident of Binh Thanh District) shared that it took her nearly two hours to move from her home to the central area. The road is too crowded, vehicles are crowded together, making it very difficult. Although I knew there would be many big parties, I didn't expect it to be so crowded.
Traffic police have been mobilized to the maximum to regulate traffic at hot spots. However, with too many people and vehicles, the congestion situation is still complicated.
Despite many difficulties in moving, most people still maintain a happy and enthusiastic spirit to participate in commemorative activities. The crowded situation and traffic jams partly show the people's interest and pride in the country's important holiday.
