Art programme honours Ho Chi Minh City in bright new era

ABO/NDO- A special art programme entitled “Ho Chi Minh City – A Bright New Era” was held at Nguyen Hue walking street in Ho Chi Minh City on June 30.

The event aimed to celebrate the 327th anniversary of the formation of Saigon-Cho Lon-Gia Dinh-Ho Chi Minh City (1698-2025); 49 years since the city was named after Uncle Ho (1976-2025) and to welcome the new Ho Chi Minh City.

In 1698, Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu sent Commander Nguyen Huu Canh to inspect the southern region, took Dong Pho land to establish Gia Dinh prefecture to divide the border; took Dong Nai as Phuoc Long district, established Tran Bien palace; took Saigon as Tan Binh district, established Phien Tran palace.

An opening performance at the programme.

From then on, Saigon-Gia Dinh officially appeared on the map of Dai Viet, blending into the hearts of the nation as an inseparable part of flesh and blood.
Following the flow of history, generations of loyal Southerners have turned this land into an indomitable fortress, keeping their faith despite the bombs and bullets.

Under the flag of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, that arduous journey ended in a glorious victory in the historic spring of 1975, the country was reunited, closing a tragic chapter and opening a new era for “the southern citadel of the Fatherland”.

On July 2, 1976, fulfilling the expectations of the southern people who missed Uncle Ho, Saigon-Gia Dinh city was officially and honourably named after President Ho Chi Minh. From here, a new chapter opened, Ho Chi Minh City - the city of the future, of integration, of restless aspirations.

(Source: NDO)