HCM City, April 20 -- Ho Chi Minh City launched a series of cultural and sporting events on April 19 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 - 2025).

Running across four nights until April 30, the programme features performances from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at iconic city locations, including Nguyen Hue Walking Street, the municipal People's Committee headquarters, the Opera House, and the Bach Dang Wharf area along the Saigon River.

The opening night showcased a 3D mapping show titled "A 50-year Journey of Heritage and Future", produced by creative groups from France, Belgium, Singapore, and Vietnam. A grand orchestral and vocal performance followed, featuring celebrated Vietn...