VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People's Committee has approved a firework show for the upcoming holidays – the country’s unification (April 30) and May Day.

Accordingly, the high-range firework show will be held from 9pm to 9.15pm on April 30 at the head of the Thu Thiem Tunnel in District 2.

Along with fireworks, the city will also organize a variety of activities to celebrate the holidays: a lighting art performance on Le Duan Street, District 1 from April 25 through May 5; a photo exhibition celebrating 39 years of the liberation of the South at the parks of Lam Son and Chi Lang and Dong Khoi Street on April 25; a traditional boat race on April 27 on Tau Hu - Ben Nghe Canal; and a marathon of the armed forces on the morning of April 27 on Hoang Sa-Truong Sa Road.

During the two-day holiday, April 30 and May 5, there will be a special art show and talks with historical witnesses; art shows at Gia Dinh Park and September 23 Park, Pink Lotus Theatre, Gia Dinh Park 2, and district cultural houses throughout the city.

T. Van