The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has announced plans for welcoming the New Year 2025, featuring a variety of vibrant cultural, artistic, and sports events.
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According to the plan, artistic fireworks displays are scheduled from midnight to 12:15 AM on January 1, 2025, at two locations: a high-altitude display near the entrance of the Saigon River Tunnel in Thu Duc City and a low-altitude display at Dam Sen Cultural Park in District 11.
The New Year’s Eve countdown celebration will take place on the night of December 31, 2024, at several locations, including Nguyen Hue Walking Street in District 1, Bach Dang Wharf Park, and a floating logo on the Saigon River. Artistic performances will also be held in districts and localities such as District 12, Tan Phu, Binh Tan, Binh Chanh, Hoc Mon, Cu Chi, Nha Be, and Can Gio on the evenings of December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025 .
The city will also host various sports activities, such as the 11th HCMC Marathon 2025, the Ho Chi Minh City International Martial Arts Festival, and the New Year’s Cycling Race on Mai Chi Tho Street.
Additionally, the People’s Committee has directed the decoration of central streets with artistic lighting to create a festive and radiant atmosphere for the New Year.
Thu Duc City will hold a special New Year’s Festival – City Tet Fest Thu Duc 2025 from December 28, 2024, to January 1, 2025, at the Saigon Riverfront Park. This festival, making its debut in Ho Chi Minh City, will offer a multi-faceted experience combining culture, community, technology, and sustainability.
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