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In Pictures: Citizens of Ho Chi Minh City express affection in celebration of National Day

On the evening of September 2, large crowds of citizens and visitors gathered on Nguyen Hue pedestrian street to enjoy a special art programme entitled “Independence Star”. The event was live-streamed from three locations: Saigon ward, Binh Duong ward, and Vung Tau ward; and also featured the highly anticipated fireworks display celebrating National Day.

A large number of citizens and visitors gathered in Saigon ward to enjoy the special art programme “Independence Star”.
A large number of citizens and visitors gathered in Saigon ward to enjoy the special art programme “Independence Star”.
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From 6:30 p.m., audiences from all over had already filled the available spaces to watch the programme.
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Many excited spectators sought the best vantage points to follow the event.
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The programme attracted a large audience.
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“Independence Star” was not only an artistic event marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – August 19, 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025), but also an expression of gratitude to the generations who came before. It provided an opportunity for citizens to reflect on 80 years of resilience and pride while placing trust in the future.
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Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and citizens sang the National Anthem in the rain.
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Spectators sang the National Anthem in the rain.
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The striking highlight of the art programme “Independence Star” was the harmony between modern technology and the quintessence of traditional art, creating a performance space that was both grand and emotionally rich.
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The live-streamed point in Vung Tau ward.
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At exactly 9 p.m. on September 2, the fireworks display celebrating National Day lit up the sky over Ho Chi Minh City. Despite the rain, people still braved the weather to record the moment of fireworks celebrating National Day.
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The fireworks display celebrating National Day lit up the sky over Ho Chi Minh City. Despite the rain, people still braved the weather to record the moment of fireworks celebrating National Day.
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Citizens recorded the fireworks display celebrating National Day September 2.
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Citizens in Vung Tau ward captured the fireworks display celebrating National Day September 2.
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