From 7am, streams of people gathered at the Nguyen Hue pedestrian street and the Dam Sen Cultural Park to choose the best location for viewing fireworks.
In addition to the fireworks displays, the city’s residents were also treated to an arts programme with performances recalling Vietnam’s heroic history from the resistance against the French and the Americans to the period of integration and development.
An arts programme in Ho Chi Minh City on the National Day
Hundreds of singers and dancers put on a magnificent show honouring the patriotism, heroism and indomitable spirit of the Vietnamese people.
* In the central province of Quang Binh, a traditional boat racing festival took place on the Kien Giang River to mark the National Day, with the participation of more than 1,000 athletes.
A boat race in Quang Binh province
* In the Central Highlands city of Da Lat, thousands of visitors packed into tourist attractions, parks, and vegetable and flower gardens over the past two days to enjoy the city’s pleasant weather and beautiful scenery.
A park in central Da Lat is packed with visitors.
* In the central city of Da Nang, tourists and local residents were treated to stunning jet ski performances on the Han River, as part of a wide range of sports and cultural activities to celebrate the National Day.
According to the local tourism department, the number of domestic tourists to Da Nang over the three-day holiday is expected to increase by 9.5%, while international arrivals are expected to rise by 12.1%.
A jetski competition in the central city of Da Nang