Municipal authorities have approved a plan for two fireworks shows on New Year’s Eve (December 31).

The 15-minute fireworks will be set off midnight New Year's Eve at the Landmark 81 building in Binh Thanh District and the Thu Thiem Tunnel that links Districts 1 and 2 and Dam Sen Park in District 11.

Fireworks performances are seen from the Landmark 81, Vietnam's highest building in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

On the night of December 31 and January 1, 2020, locals and international tourists can enjoy a lighting show using 3D mapping techniques at the headquarters of Ho Chi Minh City's People’s Committee at 86 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1. Downtown streets will be decorated with artistic lighting.

A countdown concert will be held on the Nguyen Hue pedestrian street on the night of December 31. Famous V-pop singer Son Tung M-TP is expected perform at the outdoor concert.

HCMC, Hanoi and Da Nang are among 100 most visited destinations in the world, according to the annual Top City Destinations Ranking report released last week by the U.K.-based global business intelligence firm Euromonitor International.

In the first 11 months of this year, the number of international tourists visiting HCMC reached 7.7 million, up 14 percent from a year ago.

HCM City: diverse activities to welcome New Year

A variety of activities are set to be launched across Ho Chi Minh City as a way of the southern city welcoming the New Year, including special artistic performances, a countdown party, and a spectacular display of fireworks.

Condition well prepared to welcome Lunar New Year safely and economically

(BGO) – The December regular meeting was held on December 19 under the chair of Duong Van  Thai, Chairman of the Bac Giang provincial People’s Committee (PPC).

HCM City – best New Year’s Eve holiday destination for Vietnamese

Agoda.com, one of the world’s fastest growing digital travel platforms, on December 17 revealed Ho Chi Minh City is the destination-of-choice for Vietnamese travellers to throw a great New Year’s Eve shindig.

"Golden archer" Loc Thi Dao’s parents: "Dao still practices archery on the first day of Lunar New Year"

(BGO) - We arrived at the house of "golden archer" Loc Thi Dao (Dong Dieu village, Duong Huu commune, Son Dong district, Bac Giang province) right after the 30th SEA Games ended. When the bouquet welcoming Dao at the airport is still fresh, three gold medals have been temporarily stored in the cupboard, Dao has to set off to prepare for a new tournament.

Longevity anniversary to be held for 26,000 older persons on 2020 Lunar New Year

(BGO) – According to the statistic from the Bac  Giang provincial Association for the Elderly, on the upcoming 2020 Lunar New Year 26,088 members at the ages of 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 and above in the province will  be celebrated for the longevity anniversary. 

Source: VnExpress