The "Ho Chi Minh City River Festival" is directed by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee and implemented by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism, the Department of Culture and Sports, and other relevant units.
Attending the program were Mr. Nguyen Van Nen - Member of the Political Bureau, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Ms. Vo Thi Anh Xuan - Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Vice President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; Mr. Phan Van Mai - Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City…
Scene from the program "The River Tells Stories Season 2 - The Legendary Train Journey". (Photo: HOANG TRIEU)
The special art program "The River Tells Stories Season 2 - The Legendary Train" brings together more than 1,000 professional and amateur actors, numerous boats are mobilized, and the sound and lighting systems are grandly invested in, providing a visually stunning experience for the audience.
In 2023, the "The River Tells Stories 1" program focused on recreating the formation of nature, people, society, and culture through the developmental periods of the Saigon - Gia Dinh - Ho Chi Minh City region. In "The River Tells Stories 2 - The Legendary Ship 2024," the program tells the story of modern history taking place right on the river through the chapters: "Launching," "Dawning," "Setting Sail," "Rising Waves," and "Reaching Far."
The emotionally charged highlights of the program include stories related to President Ton Duc Thang and the Ba Son shipyard; the ship Amiral Latouche Tréville that carried President Ho Chi Minh from Nha Rong Wharf on his journey to find a way to save the country; and the resounding battles on the river fought by the Rung Sac special forces… The program not only recounts history but also evokes national spirit, patriotism, pride, and faith in the future.
The 2nd "Ho Chi Minh City River Festival" 2024 will take place from May 31st to June 9th with a series of activities including tourism, culture, entertainment, art, sports, cuisine , and shopping.
Notably, in its second edition, the festival included, for the first time, artistic fireworks displays, a reenactment of a floating market in the Mekong Delta, an open river swimming competition, a stand-up paddleboarding championship, jet ski demonstrations, and waterway tourism products themed "Legendary Journey".
Source: https://nld.com.vn/ron-rang-le-hoi-song-nuoc-19624053122163033.htm
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