Fireworks in HCM City to celebrate Nation Day

HCM CITY – HCM City will organise fireworks shows at three locations to mark National Day on September 2.

They will be at the Thủ Thiêm Tunnel between Districts 1 and 2; the 81-storeyed Landmark 81, Việt Nam's tallest building; and Đầm Sen Park in District 11.

The fireworks will begin at 9:00 p.m. and last 15 minutes.

Several major streets will be closed to vehicles at that time.

Fireworks, which are otherwise banned in the country, are a tradition during major national celebrations like Lunar New Year, Reunification Day on April 30 and National Day on September 2. – VNS

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