The project was carried out under a municipal policy to transform vacant land into public parks, creating not only a place of remembrance for victims of COVID-19 but also a new green space in the heart of the city.
At the centre of the park stands a 1,800m2 circular square featuring a memorial monument inspired by the image of a falling tear. The 6m-high structure, with a circumference of 13m, is crafted from mirrored stainless steel. Within the droplet form is a heart symbolising gratitude and compassion. The design conveys a message that the pain of the pandemic is a shared memory, borne collectively in solidarity and love.
Speaking at the ceremony, Nguyen Van Duoc, Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Municipal Party Committee and Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee, expressed confidence that the park would become a “green lung” and a distinctive cultural destination where residents could find tranquillity, reflection, and pride. He described the park as a place of profound humanitarian significance, carrying three messages: revival; compassion and solidarity; and hope for the future.
In addition to its permanent features, the park is hosting a spring flower festival featuring nearly 30,000 plants arranged into 12 displays representing Tet traditions from across the country.
