Attending the event were Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, former President Truong Tan Sang, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, along with former leaders of the Party and State from various periods; representatives of central ministries and agencies; and representatives of foreign diplomatic missions in Vietnam…
This year's Red Flamboyant Flower Festival in Hai Phong City has the theme "Hai Phong - Shining Brightly in the Coastal Region".
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and former President Truong Tan Sang attended the ceremony.
Representatives from central government agencies, ministries, and departments attended the opening ceremony.
Tens of thousands of city residents and domestic and foreign tourists braved the rain and wind, wearing raincoats, and crowded the entire central square of the city's Grand Theatre to watch the festival.
Locals and tourists braved the rain to watch the festival.
People attentively watched the biggest cultural event of the year in Hai Phong City.
Police and military forces, numbering in the thousands, were mobilized to regulate traffic and maintain security and order during the festival night.
In his opening remarks at the festival, Chairman of the Hai Phong City People's Committee Nguyen Van Tung emphasized: Hai Phong City places special importance on the cultural values and spiritual life of its people, as these are the driving force, the intrinsic strength, and the source of all development. Therefore, the Red Flamboyant Flower Festival has been held since 2012. Each year, hundreds of events take place during the festival, leaving many positive impressions on the city's residents and visitors.
According to the Chairman of the People's Committee of Hai Phong City, Hai Phong is the "front line," the "eastern bulwark" for protecting the Fatherland.
The Chairman of the People's Committee of Hai Phong City stated that, on the occasion of the 68th anniversary of the liberation of Hai Phong, looking back at history, Hai Phong was the "front line," the "eastern bulwark" for protecting the Fatherland; Hai Phong City is always proud of its tradition of "loyalty, courage, and decisive victory."
In the early years of the reform period, Hai Phong was a locality with many breakthroughs, thus initiating and contributing to the Central Committee's issuance of Directive 100 and Resolution 10 on "contracting in agriculture".
Hai Phong City has always been proud of its tradition of "loyalty, courage, and determination to win".
Striving to "become a driving force for national development"
Despite being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and conflicts in Europe in recent years, Hai Phong's economic growth rate has remained high, averaging 13.2% per year for seven consecutive years. In the first three months of this year alone, its GRDP was three times higher than the national average.
Accordingly, Hai Phong has been focusing on investing in the construction of a regional transportation system to expand its economic space; expanding the urban area towards the sea and relocating the Political-Administrative Center to the north of the Cam River by 2025.
At the same time, Hai Phong is also a leading locality in addressing the issue of old apartment buildings and is striving to be a leader in the development of social housing; it is actively building model new rural communes and districts, meeting criteria for urban development, and will complete this by 2025.
The Chairman of the People's Committee of Hai Phong City believes that with its historical traditions, along with the achievements and goals mentioned above, Hai Phong will have the foundation and important driving force to strive to be a leader nationwide in the cause of industrialization and modernization, and truly "become a driving force for national development".
Following the opening ceremony was an art program themed "Hai Phong – Shining in the Coastal Region". The program was elaborately staged in a youthful, vibrant, spectacular, and impressive style, while also deeply reflecting the land and people of Hai Phong.
The art program was elaborately staged.
The elaborately staged art program, set to the theme song specifically written for the Red Flamboyant Flower Festival, consists of three parts: "City of the Rising Sun," "Heart of Red Flamboyant Flowers," and "Hai Phong – Shining in the Coastal Region."
Many outstanding artistic performances showcased the pride of the people of the port city.
Singer Hoang Thuy Linh performed at the festival.
The program combines modern and youthful performances.
The vibrant red blossoms of the flame tree
Be amazed by the fireworks display.
The festival concluded with a spectacular drone show that created a breathtaking spectacle in the skies over the port city.
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