Hanoi, June 24 -- All 16 locations will simultaneously set off fireworks from 9:00 PM to 9:15 PM on July 2, 2026.

Especially, five high-altitude and low-altitude fireworks display locations are Saigon River tunnel head area, An Khanh ward, New City Center area, Binh Duong ward, Tam Thang Square area, Vung Tau ward, Cu Chi Tunnels historical relic site, An Nhon Tay commune, Can Gio sea-encroaching tourist urban area.

Meanwhile, 11 other locations will take place low-altitude firecrackers.

Earlier, the HCM City Department of Culture and Sports hosted a songwriting contest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sai Gon - Gia Dinh officially being named after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976 - 2026).

The program aims to promote the signi...