HCM City, April 29 -- Thousands of spectators flocked to Bach Dang Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 to witness a full-scale rehearsal of an extraordinary drone light show over the Saigon River on the evening of April 28.

A total of 10,500 drones soared into the night sky between 8:30pm 8:45pm, which is also the scheduled time for the official performance on May 1.

The drone show is a highlight of the festivities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - 2025).

The show features awe-inspiring visuals that pay tribute to Vietnam's historic journey toward independence and reunification, iconic scenes such as a tank crashing through the gate of the Independence Pala...