On the evening of April 19, the opening night of the series of cultural and sports activities "Colors of Uncle Ho's City" took place at the outdoor stage in front of the headquarters of the People's Council and People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, the pedestrian area of Nguyen Hue Street intersecting with Le Loi, Mac Thi Buoi, Ngo Duc Ke streets and Ben Bach Dang Park.
This is a special cultural and artistic event in a series of activities in response to the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).
The program attracted a large number of people to watch live at the scene; at the same time, the event was also watched by many people on digital media ecosystems.
Performance "The Road We Take"
Representatives of the art teams received flowers and commemorative symbols from the City. Photo: Organizing Committee
Attending the opening ceremony were Ms. Tran Kim Yen - Head of the Inspection Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Mr. Phan Nguyen Nhu Khue - former Head of the Propaganda Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Ms. Tran Thi Dieu Thuy - Vice Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, Ms. Emmanuelle Pavillon-Grosser - Consul General of France in Ho Chi Minh City.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Tran Thi Dieu Thuy, Vice Chairwoman of Ho Chi Minh City, affirmed that this is not only a simple cultural and artistic event, but also has profound political and historical significance.
Artists of the City Symphony, Music and Ballet Theater
In addition, the event is also an opportunity for the people of Ho Chi Minh City and the whole country to honor the value of independence and freedom, and at the same time pay tribute to the generations of fathers and brothers who sacrificed for the peace of the nation, and introduce the image of a modern, creative, affectionate and integrated Ho Chi Minh City to domestic and international friends.
Within the framework of the ceremony, performing arts activities such as: singing, dancing, folk music, traditional theater, sports performances, street entertainment... took place successfully, leaving many deep impressions in the hearts of the audience.
Artists performing folk music and dance, mixed music and dance
With a harmonious combination of performing arts and modern stage technology, the program portrayed the image of Ho Chi Minh City as a center of innovation, an attractive cultural, tourist and artistic destination in Southeast Asia.
Each performance is elaborately staged, imbued with identity but still innovative, helping to fully convey the resilient spirit and aspirations of the city named after Uncle Ho.
Immediately after the opening ceremony, a series of response programs will continue continuously such as major art programs: "City Colors", "City Rhythm", "Art Flow"; Cinema exhibition "Echoes of the Great Victory of Spring 1975"; outdoor film screening; special art program: National Reunification Day; expected performance of 10,500 drones combined with artistic fireworks...
Source: https://nld.com.vn/dem-khai-mac-sac-mau-thanh-pho-bac-ghi-nhieu-dau-an-196250419222349073.htm
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