The 2nd Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024 will take place from May 31 to June 9, 2024, and is scheduled to feature a series of exciting sports, entertainment and arts activities.
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ho Chi Minh City has always known how to captivate visitors with its unique charm, vibrant lifestyle and impressive cultural and historical heritage. Adding to its appeal, the city’s annual festivals have forged a distinctive identity and continue to draw in more and more tourists. One of the most awaited summer festivals, the Ho Chi Minh City River Festival embodies this irresistible charm.
The 2nd Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024 will expand in scale and quality
Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024 introduces numerous enhancements in both scale and quality of programs, aiming to protect and respect the cultural heritage and the city’s rivers and canals. This year’s festival will take place over 10 consecutive days from May 31 to June 9, 2024 in multiple locations across the city. A notable focus is on strengthening connections with the Mekong Delta and the southeastern provinces.
Locals and tourists can enjoy a variety of activities, spectacular fireworks, a vibrant river parade, and an immersive experience that includes a re-enactment of a Western floating market, a fruit week, an open river swimming competition, stand-up paddle boarding championships, jet ski performances, artistic light decorations, and more. During the festival, over 100 businesses will offer promotional discounts ranging from 10% to 60% on shopping, dining and tourism services.
Respecting the cultural and historical value of a city with a rich tradition
The highlight of the event will be the opening art program titled “Legendary Voyage”, scheduled for 8pm on May 31, 2024 at Nha Rong Wharf, Saigon Port. This spectacular musical drama is expected to feature more than 1,000 performers and attract an audience of 9,000. The production will bring to life the inspiring and epic journey of great leader Ho Chi Minh as he sought a path to national liberation. Harmonizing elements of film, music and dance, the performance will also utilize cutting-edge technology such as 3D mapping, a moving water stage, drone shows and fireworks. These innovative presentations aim to transform historical stories into cultural tourism products, promote national values and promote the image of Vietnam and its people to domestic and international audiences.
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Source: Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Department
