Ho Chi Minh City will host a series of major events in the second quarter of 2024, including Hung King’s Commemoration Festival, “Unification River” Festival, and many other festivals to honor and commemorate important historical days. of the country.
Information from Mr. Vo Trong Nam – Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports, said that in the second quarter of 2024, Ho Chi Minh City will organize a series of notable events and activities to celebrate major holidays.
Ho Chi Minh City organizes many activities to celebrate major holidays, according to the Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports at the press conference. Photo: HUYEN MAI
In particular, on the occasion of the Hung Kings’ Death Anniversary on March 10 (April 18), at the Hung Kings Memorial area, at the National Historical and Cultural Park – Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City leaders and people will Participate in traditional activities such as processions, offering incense and flowers to commemorate National heroes. Along with that is a series of diverse cultural and entertainment events such as art performances, Vovinam and traditional martial arts performances, banh chung wrapping and cooking contests, book fairs, folk games, and traditional art performances. system.
In April, Ho Chi Minh City will continue to organize activities to celebrate the 3rd Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day – 2024, as well as the “Unification River” Festival to celebrate the 49th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and reunification. country and 138 years of International Labor Day. These events will take place throughout the city and include exhibitions, cultural activities, arts, sports, along with memorial services for the country’s great leaders.
In particular, from 9:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on April 30, the City will organize an artistic fireworks show, creating atmosphere and impression for residents and tourists.
In May and June, a series of other commemorative events and festivals will continue to be held in the city, including the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory and the 55th implementation of President Ho Chi Minh’s Will. Minh, 134 years since President Ho Chi Minh’s birth, 113 years since Uncle Ho left to find a way to save the country, Children’s Cultural Festival, Happy Family Festival, 324th Anniversary of Marquis Nguyen Huu Canh’s Death Anniversary , and the 2nd Ho Chi Minh City River Festival.
These events are not only an opportunity for people to relax and have fun, but also an opportunity to celebrate and honor the cultural values, history and traditions of the country and people.