5 events to attend this coming April 30 & May 1
There are numerous things to do if you are in Vietnam for the coming national holiday: April 30 and May 1. Here are some suggestions:
On April 30, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City will host two stunning firework displays in celebration of National Reunification Day. The fireworks will be launched at Thu Thiem Tunnel in District 2 and at Dam Sen Cultural Park in District 11, with the show running from 9:00 to 9:15 PM. Spectators can gather at Bach Dang Quay to witness the fireworks from Thu Thiem. The entrance fee for Dam Sen Park is VND 200,000 for adults and VND 150,000 for children. Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV) will broadcast the firework displays live for those who cannot attend in person.
Da Nang International Fireworks Competition
The vibrant city of Da Nang will host the much-anticipated 2025 International Fireworks Competition on April 29 and 30 along the Han River. This year's competition features teams from Vietnam, Canada, China, France, and Italy. Tickets for the event, with prices at VND 250,000, VND 300,000, and VND 350,000 per night, are available for purchase in Da Nang, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City. A limited number of tickets, approximately 35,000, are on sale through various travel agencies in these locations.
Film and Photography Installation "Jo Ha Kyu" - Hanoi
A captivating film and photography installation titled “Jo Ha Kyu,” created by Nguyen Trinh Thi and Jamie Maxtone-Graham, will be on display from April 25 to May 24, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM at the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange, located at 27 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. The installation embraces the concept of modulation and movement inherent in traditional Japanese arts, suggesting that all actions start slowly, accelerate, and finish swiftly. Visitors will be treated to abstract moving images of Tokyo shot by Trinh Thi and LED-lit photography capturing everyday life in Japan by Jamie. Admission to the exhibition is free, offering a fresh perspective on Tokyo’s vibrant life.
Exhibition "Riverscapes in Flux" - Hanoi
This weekend, indulge in the remarkable multimedia art exhibition titled “Riverscapes in Flux,” organized by the Goethe Institute in Hanoi. Featuring talented young artists from Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste, the exhibition explores the ecological, socio-economic, and cultural transformations affecting riverscapes in their respective countries. The exhibition runs from April 13 to April 29, 2025, at the Goethe Institute and the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, located at 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi. Admission is free.
Vietnam International Balloon Fiesta - Phan Thiet
The inaugural Vietnam International Balloon Fiesta is set to take place from April 26 to May 1, 2025, at the Hoa Thang Sand Dune, located about 10 km from the popular tourist city of Phan Thiet in Binh Thuan Province. This spectacular event will feature around 50 pilots from countries including Germany, Japan, Indonesia, Belgium, and France, who will navigate 20-30 colorful hot air balloons ranging from 20 to 25 meters in height and 16 to 18 meters in diameter. The balloons will be airborne from 6:00 to 10:00 AM and later from 4:00 to 7:00 PM each day. Admission to the fiesta is free, promising a delightful experience for attendees.
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