Audience waits in the rain for the art program "Independent Starlight"

Leaders, delegates and guests at the Saigon Ward bridge stood up to listen to Uncle Ho read the Declaration of Independence in an art performance. Photo: DUNG PHUONG.

In particular, this is the first inner-city television bridge in Ho Chi Minh City after the merger; it is a symphony connecting the past - present - future, paying tribute to previous generations, and at the same time affirming the aspiration to build a strong and civilized country.

Art performance in Vung Tau ward. Photo: NONG NGAN

Attending the program at Vung Tau Ward (Tam Thang Square) were comrades: Tran Luu Quang, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Dang Minh Thong, Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Nguyen Van Tho, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee; Tran Van Tuan, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council....

Art performance at Saigon Ward bridge. Photo: DUNG PHUONG

At the Saigon Ward bridge (Nguyen Hue walking street), there were comrades: Nguyen Van Duoc, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee; Nguyen Phuoc Loc, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City; Nguyen Manh Cuong, member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee...

Art performance at Binh Duong ward bridge. Photo: XUAN TRUNG

At the Binh Duong Ward bridge (New City Central Park), there were comrades: Vo Van Minh, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council of Ho Chi Minh City; Nguyen Loc Ha, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City; Truong Thi Bich Hanh, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City....

The program connects 3 bridges: Saigon ward (Nguyen Hue walking street), Binh Duong ward (New City Central Park) and Vung Tau ward (Tam Thang Square), demonstrating the connection and strategic role of each locality in a unified Ho Chi Minh City: financial center, services, science - technology, smart industry, logistics, international seaport, energy and tourism.

Stage at Vung Tau ward bridge point. Photo: NONG NGAN

“Independent Starlight” is a fusion of modern technology and traditional art. Right from the opening, the audience can admire the laser light show, mapping combined with traditional music, affirming that history and present always go hand in hand in the progress of the nation.

Special performances such as Country of Love , the Flame of Independence segment, and the participation of many famous artists have created an artistic picture that is both grand and emotional.

Stage at Saigon Ward bridge point. PHOTO: DUNG PHUONG

Despite the sudden heavy rain at nearly 8 p.m., thousands of spectators still stayed, wearing raincoats, singing along to the heroic songs. Many families and young people shared that being able to directly attend this special cultural event was a source of pride, a way to show gratitude to history and educate the younger generation about tradition.

Audience braved the rain and joined in the historical melodies at the Saigon Ward bridge. Performed by: DUNG PHUONG.

Audiences braved the rain to watch the program at the Vung Tau ward connection point. PHOTO: NONG NGAN

Audiences braved the rain to watch the program at the Saigon Ward connection point. PHOTO: DUNG PHUONG

Audiences braved the rain to watch the program at the Binh Duong ward connection point. PHOTO: XUAN TRUNG

The program ended with the choir "Proud Melody" combined with a 15-minute artistic fireworks display at all three locations. The historic night became an unforgettable moment of sublimation, uniting millions of hearts in national pride, paying tribute to generations of fathers and brothers who sacrificed for the country to last forever, and the country to be united.