HCM City, Aug. 27 -- To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), Ho Chi Minh City will host a wide range of cultural and entertainment activities, including fireworks displays and art performances.

On September 2 night, a major art programme featuring hundreds of singers, dancers and actors will be staged simultaneously at Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, Binh Duong New City and Thuy Van Square in Vung Tau. The event will be broadcast live and conclude with 15-minute high-altitude fireworks at all three venues.

Dam Sen Cultural Park will stage a low-altitude fireworks show combined with laser and water music performances, along with marches, circus shows and cultural programmes dur...