The fireworks display site celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Horse (Bính Ngọ) before it begins in Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh City - The high-altitude fireworks display at the entrance to the Saigon River tunnel is ready for a spectacular show to welcome the New Year's Eve of the Year of the Horse 2026.

On the morning of February 16th (29th day of the Lunar New Year), reporters observed that the city's largest high-altitude fireworks display site was fully prepared and ready for the transition into the New Year of the Horse 2026 at the Saigon River Tunnel Park (An Khanh Ward).

Officers and soldiers of the Ho Chi Minh City Command carefully inspect each artillery barrel at the firing position at the entrance to the Saigon River tunnel on the morning of February 16 (29th day of the Lunar New Year). Photo: Anh Tú

Under the scorching sun of the last day of the year, the soldiers continued to work diligently to meet the deadline for firing at midnight on New Year's Eve. Photo: Anh Tú

Over the past two days, the authorities have implemented a rigorous process, from arranging the cannon barrels and wiring to connecting the ammunition to the launcher. This year, due to the large workload, officers and soldiers from the Ho Chi Minh City Command have directly handled the technical connection process to ensure timely completion.

Each electrical wire was carefully connected by the hands of the soldier on duty. Photo: Anh Tú

Comrade Nguyen Van Dung is sorting fireworks at the fireworks display site in the Saigon River tunnel park. Photo: Anh Tu

Putting aside personal feelings for the common good, amidst the sun-drenched and windy battlefield, Comrade Nguyen Van Dung, who has served here for many years, quietly checks every small detail with his comrades. He shared that while everyone else is busy preparing the New Year's Eve meal with their families, they are highly focused on the battlefield to deliver the most perfect performance for the people.

“Having been on duty during Tet for many years, the emotions are hard to describe. The job demands absolute meticulousness under time pressure. However, seeing the crowds eagerly waiting, we tell ourselves we must do our best. Just seeing the fireworks shining brightly and hearing the cheers of the people makes all the hardships disappear,” Dũng confided.

On New Year's Eve this year, Ho Chi Minh City will hold fireworks displays at 17 locations (4 high-altitude and 13 low-altitude). A total of approximately 70 low-altitude fireworks displays and 1,200 high-altitude fireworks will simultaneously fire at 0:00 on February 17, 2026.

The implementation of a modern automated control system ensures a professional performance pace and minimizes smoke. Photo: Anh Tú

Hundreds of high-altitude artillery pieces have been fully installed, pointing towards the city center sky. Photo: Anh Tú

This year's technical highlight is the fully automated firing system, which makes the performance more professional and precise. In particular, the new technology will minimize smoke, overcoming the limitations on audience visibility that occurred in previous years.

The fireworks display system at the Marina building is ready for a show of over 4,000 low-altitude fireworks, promising to be the most dazzling light highlight in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Thai Bao

At Saigon Marina IFC alone, a display featuring over 4,000 low-altitude fireworks is ready. This is expected to be the most spectacular highlight, entertaining tens of thousands of tourists and residents flocking to the city center on New Year's Eve.

The high-altitude fireworks display at Tam Thang Tower is ready to be combined with a spectacular art program, promising a dazzling light show for residents and tourists in Vung Tau at the exact moment of New Year's Eve. Photo: Tri Do

Source: https://laodong.vn/ban-doc/tran-dia-phao-hoa-mung-tet-binh-ngo-truoc-gio-khai-hoa-o-tphcm-1656830.ldo