In Pictures: Reunification anniversary fireworks dazzle night sky above Saigon River

Colourful fireworks dazzled the night sky above the Saigon River in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on April 26 as part of the city’s celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Southern Liberation and National Reunification (1975-2025).
Reunification anniversary fireworks dazzle night sky above Saigon River
Reunification anniversary fireworks dazzle night sky above Saigon River
The 10-minite firework display kicked off at 21:30 on April 26, near the Saigon River Tunnel connecting Thu Duc City and downtown District 1.

The 10-minite firework display kicked off at 21:30 on April 26, near the Saigon River Tunnel connecting Thu Duc City and downtown District 1.

This was the second fireworks show held in the city to celebrate the 50th reunification anniversary, following the first show on April 19.

This was the second fireworks show held in the city to celebrate the 50th reunification anniversary, following the first show on April 19.

The event attracted the participation of thousands of local people and visitors.

The event attracted the participation of thousands of local people and visitors.

Colourful fireworks illuminated the sky above the Saigon River

Colourful fireworks illuminated the sky above the Saigon River

Dazzling fireworks lit up the sky over the Saigon River

Dazzling fireworks lit up the sky over the Saigon River

Fireworks will be launched at 30 locations across the city at 9 PMon April 30, including two high-altitude displays at the Saigon River Tunnel in Thu Duc City and Ben Duoc Temple in outlying Cu Chi District.

Fireworks will be launched at 30 locations across the city at 9 PMon April 30, including two high-altitude displays at the Saigon River Tunnel in Thu Duc City and Ben Duoc Temple in outlying Cu Chi District.

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