Gia Dinh Ward was formed on the basis of arranging the entire natural area and population of Ward 1, Ward 2, Ward 7 and Ward 17 (old Binh Thanh District).
A place where modernity intersects with the depth of urban memories
Before 1976, Gia Dinh was a separate province. After the merger into Ho Chi Minh City, the name "Gia Dinh" gradually disappeared from official administrative units, but was still preserved in the memories and cultural life of many generations of people.
The restoration of the name "Gia Dinh" to a new administrative unit is a connection between the present and the past, recalling a space that was once the heart of the Southern land during the exploration and development process.
Gia Dinh ward currently "owes" many relics and works with rich historical value. The most special is the brick gate with the words "Gia Dinh", nestled at the intersection of Phan Dang Luu - Le Van Duyet.
The gate is located next to the wall of Truong Cong Dinh Secondary School, built with bricks, roofed with tiles, above the curved arch there is still a carving of the name "Gia Dinh" - a rare symbol that remains before 1975.
Located right opposite the gate with the words "Gia Dinh" is the Mausoleum of the free army Le Van Duyet - a special architectural and historical relic complex of Ho Chi Minh City, recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic.
Not only does it have architectural value, the mausoleum is also a place where people come to offer incense, commemorate, and show respect for the famous god who has contributed to protecting and developing the Southern land.
Through many historical changes, the lenses are still preserved almost intact, becoming a spiritual support, and at the same time a vivid testament to the historical and cultural depth of the ancient land of Gia Dinh.
Nearby, Ba Chieu market - built in 1942 and one of the oldest markets in Ho Chi Minh City, used to be the commercial center of the old Gia Dinh area. Today, shopping activities at the market are still bustling, a stopover for many domestic and foreign tourists who want to explore the cuisine of the most vibrant land in the country - the city named after Uncle Ho.
Old name, new stature
After the merger, the new Gia Dinh ward will have an area of about 2.76 km2, with a population of nearly 126,000 people.
Gia Dinh Ward possesses a favorable geographical location when located between the border areas of central wards of Ho Chi Minh City, acting as a strategic connection point between the inner city area and adjacent urban development axes.
The North of the ward borders Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe canal, connecting with Binh Thanh (old) and Phu Nhuan (old) districts, the South borders District 1 (old) - the administrative and economic center of the city.
Gia Dinh ward is considered an area with strong development potential in terms of trade, services and compact urban areas, and is also an important transition space between the old urban area and the expanded core area of Ho Chi Minh City.
Mr. Tran Huy Luong (residing in Quarter 56) could not hide his excitement when witnessing the moment Ho Chi Minh City marked an important transformation in administrative organization. The joy increased when the area where I was living officially named Gia Dinh.
"When talking about Gia Dinh, people across the country know. I am very proud that the place I am attached to has this name. Hopefully, the local government will continue to preserve and make the name of Gia Dinh famous," Mr. Luong shared.
In the common joy of the people, the local government also quickly stabilized the organization and soon put the apparatus into operation to effectively serve the people.
Ms. Trieu Le Khanh, Secretary of the Party Committee of Gia Dinh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, said that Gia Dinh Ward has arranged and arranged key cadres of the People's Council and People's Committee, and at the same time operated cadres and civil servants to start working right from the first days of operating the new apparatus, without interruption in handling administrative records and procedures to serve people and businesses.
