HCM City celebrates South liberation, reunification day
An art performance programme was held in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 on April 30 evening to mark the 43rd anniversary of South Liberation and National Reunification Day and 132 years of International Workers’ Day.
HCM City (VNA) – An art performance programme was held at President HoChi Minh Statue Park in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 on April 30 evening tomark the 43rd anniversary of South Liberation and NationalReunification Day (April 30) and 132 years of International Workers’ Day (May1).
Attending the event werePolitburo member and Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen ThienNhan; member of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the municipalPeople’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong, among others.
Speaking at the event, ViceChairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Thu recalled thestruggle for national liberation and reunification 43 years ago.
After over 40 years, Ho Chi MinhCity becomes a motive force in terms of socio-economic and cultural developmentwith numerous outstanding achievements, she added.
Locals and visitors to the eventwere entertained with impressive performances and famous songs reflecting thefascinating history of the nation and showing the city’s determination tobecome a prosperous, modern, and civilised city.
On the same day, a lot ofactivities were organised in the city to celebrate the South Liberation andNational Reunification Day and International Workers’ Day.-VNA
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An art performance in the programme (Source: VNA) 
