Art program "Independence Star" lights up pride in Ho Chi Minh City

On the evening of September 2, in the atmosphere of celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, the Organizing Committee of major holidays of Ho Chi Minh City coordinated with the Department of Culture - Sports and the City Television Station to organize a special art program called "Independence Starlight".

The program is held at 3 stages: Nguyen Hue walking street stage (Saigon ward), Binh Duong ward park (Binh Duong ward) and Tam Thang tower stage (Vung Tau ward).

An art performance in the program on the evening of September 2 at the stage on Nguyen Hue Street.

Comrade Nguyen Van Duoc, Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee visited veteran Nguyen Van Thanh (98 years old) at Nguyen Hue walking street.

Relatives brought veteran Nguyen Van Thanh early to watch the art program on Nguyen Hue street.

Since the afternoon, many people and tourists have flocked to Nguyen Hue walking street to find good spots, eagerly awaiting the program.

A large audience came to see the art show.

Foreigners join Ho Chi Minh City residents to watch the art program.

Many Binh Duong people came to see the art program.

People and tourists in Vung Tau come to the stage area to wait to watch the art show.

Bright smiles of the audience coming to see the art performance in Vung Tau.

Before the opening ceremony, a heavy rain suddenly poured down, but many people and tourists still lingered, patiently waiting for the rain to stop so they could enjoy the program.

Delegates wearing raincoats attend the art program.

At the main stage on Nguyen Hue walking street, despite the heavy rain, many delegates and audiences still put on raincoats and hats, standing straight in front of the stage to watch. The image of a large number of people sharing the same joy, regardless of the weather, created an emotional and inspiring atmosphere.

The heavy rain did not reduce the "heat" of the stage on the night of September 2.

Delegates wearing raincoats happily watched the art performance.

Meanwhile, at stages in Binh Duong and Vung Tau, due to heavy rain and wind, the show had to be postponed and could only resume after 8:30 p.m., when the rain eased.

Although it was raining, many people and tourists in Vung Tau still wore raincoats to watch the performance.

People wearing raincoats sit waiting to watch an art show in Vung Tau.

Audience in Vung Tau waited in the rain to watch the art show on the evening of September 2.

When the laser light, mapping effects combined with traditional music, "Independent Starlight" touched the hearts of thousands of audiences. The elaborately staged performances such as "Dat nuoc tinh yeu" performed by Trong Tan - Anh Tho, "Cho em gan anh them chut nui" sung by Huong Tram, or the segment "Ngon lua doc lap" combined with choreography with LED - mapping - laser brought a special visual and auditory experience.

Police force ensures security and order at the art performance night on September 2.

The program also brings together many famous artists such as Duc Phuc, Giang Hong Ngoc, Vo Ha Tram, Meritorious Artist Tuan Lin, along with dance troupes, choir groups, DJ Mi Mi and circus artists Hien Phuoc - Thanh Hoa, creating a colorful, majestic yet traditional artistic picture.

Artists and actors perform in heavy rain on the night of September 2.

The audience did not disappoint the artists, standing in the rain to watch the performance.

Despite the unexpected rain, the perseverance of the audience, the sense of responsibility of the organizers and artists made this a special night of art. “Independence Star” is not only a performance, but also a symphony of national pride, affirming the desire for independence and freedom, as well as the tradition of resilience and solidarity of the Vietnamese people.

Despite the rain, the program at Nguyen Hue walking street still took place as planned.

People watched the art performance in the rain but it was very joyful.

Very touching image despite heavy rain but people still watch the art performance.

At exactly 9pm, Ho Chi Minh City simultaneously launched fireworks at 4 locations, including 3 high-altitude locations and 1 low-altitude location. The 15-minute fireworks display completely ended an emotional evening on September 2nd, leaving an unforgettable impression in the hearts of thousands of spectators and tourists.

Lots of people watching fireworks.

Traffic police regulate traffic in the area where the art program takes place on Nguyen Hue Street.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/Chuyen-dong-van-hoa/chuong-trinh-nghe-thuat-anh-sao-doc-lap-thap-sang-niem-tu-hao-tai-tp-ho-chi-minh-i780185/