The Department of Tourism of Ho Chi Minh City is seeking approval from the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee to launch low-altitude fireworks at 3 locations during the opening ceremony of the 2nd River Festival in 2024.
The 2nd River Festival of Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled to take place from May 31st to June 9th at various locations: Dragon House Wharf – Saigon Port, Bach Dang Park, Saigon riverside park, Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal area, Starlight Bridge Wharf (District 7), Binh Dong Wharf (District 8), Suoi Tien Cultural Tourist Area…
According to the proposal of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, there will be 3 low-altitude fireworks points at the festival. Point 1 is the Saigon riverside area (Thu Thiem Ward, Thu Duc City, fired from fixed pontoons); point 2 is at Ba Son Port area (Ben Nghe Ward, District 1); point 3 at the Landmark 81 riverside park area (Ward 22, Binh Thanh District). Additionally, there will be fireworks displays on tourist boats on the Saigon River. After approval from the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will consult the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for implementation.
Fireworks on the Saigon River on the occasion of April 30th
After the opening ceremony at 8:00 p.m. on May 31st at Dragon House Wharf, when the cultural program ends at 9:30 p.m., fireworks at point 1 will commence. Around 9:40 p.m., the second fireworks display will start. The fireworks at Landmark 81 riverside park will continue around 9:55 p.m. Each fireworks display will last for 15 minutes.
Moreover, the 2024 River Festival will feature various water sports activities such as the Ho Chi Minh City Open River Swimming Championship at Bach Dang Park, with competition distances of 2 km, 5 km, amateur and professional categories… The first Stand-up Paddleboarding Championship of Ho Chi Minh City at Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal or Bach Dang Wharf. There will be demonstrations of sailing boats, jet skis, sailing boats, and parasailing at Bach Dang Wharf…
Activities on the Saigon River at the 1st River Festival
The 2024 River Festival will also recreate the atmosphere of “onshore and onboard,” featuring a floating market from the Mekong Delta at the Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal (from Dien Bien Phu Bridge to Thi Nghe Bridge); a week of “onshore and onboard” fruits along the embankment of Binh Dong Wharf, District 8…
This year’s highlight is the art program “Legendary Journey,” continuing the story of “River Tales” in 2023.
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