01/06/2024
PROUD OF SAIGON RIVER - PROUD OF "THE LEGENDARY VOYAGE"
"The Legendary Voyage" captivated the audience with a historical journey, unfolding stories and showcasing the heroic images associated with the Saigon River and the ships that carried the nation's destiny.
Through a harmonious blend of cinema, music, and dance "The Legendary Voyage" touched every heart, guiding the audience through a spectrum of emotions across five enchanting chapters:
- Chapter 1 - Launching: The story of the first ship crafted by the Vietnamese during the Nguyen Dynasty.
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Chapter 2 - Berthing: The legacy of President Ton Duc Thang and the historic Ba Son shipyard.
- Chapter 3 - Sailing: The epic voyage of the Amiral Latouche-Tréville, carrying President Ho Chi Minh on his quest for national salvation.
- Chapter 4 - Conquering: The heroic battles on the river by the Rung Sac commandos and the vibrant scenes of the Perfume River train on the day of reunification.
- Chapter 5 - Growing: The modern ships that carry the Vietnamese brand to all five continents.
Even more proud was when the city’s sky lit up with spectacular fireworks, accompanied by thousands of drones forming images of the Vietnamese flag, ships, and iconic symbols of Ho Chi Minh City.
The event successfully attracted 10,000 locals and tourists in person, with millions more engaging online through television, social media, and other outlets.
Contributing to the success of the 2nd Ho Chi Minh City River Festival event in 2024 is the companionship of strategic partners such as VinGroup, Sun World Group Joint Stock Company, Nam A Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Nam A Bank) and co-operating units such as Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), Tien Phong Commercial Joint Stock Bank (TPbank), Tourism Corporation Saigon (Saigontourist Group), Saigon Port Joint Stock Corporation".
