{"id":2159,"date":"2024-08-30T16:50:04","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T09:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tansonnhathotelgroup.com\/?p=2159"},"modified":"2024-10-01T16:11:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T09:11:14","slug":"the-ho-chi-minh-city-water-festival-2024-features-many-special-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tansonnhathotelgroup.com\/en\/the-ho-chi-minh-city-water-festival-2024-features-many-special-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival 2024 features many special programs."},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival 2024 features 17 main events, notably the opening art show “The Legendary Train” that integrates various modern technologies.<\/div>\n
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The second annual Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival will take place from May 31 to June 9, 2024. It is a series of activities encompassing tourism, culture, entertainment, arts, sports, cuisine, and shopping, with the aim of becoming a branded event that positions Ho Chi Minh City as a culturally rich riverside metropolis.<\/div>\n
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17 main events and a variety of exciting programs<\/strong><\/div>\n
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The festival includes 17 main events across various locations such as Nha Rong Wharf \u2013 Khanh Hoi Port, Bach Dang Wharf Park, the Saigon Riverfront Park, the Nhi\u00eau L\u1ed9c \u2013 Th\u1ecb Ngh\u00e8 Canal area, Vietnam Star Wharf (District 7), B\u00ecnh \u0110\u00f4ng Wharf (District 8), Suoi Tien Cultural Tourism Area, and other tourism sites in Thu Duc City and districts across Ho Chi Minh City.<\/div>\n
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The opening ceremony will take place at 8:00 PM on May 31 at Nha Rong Wharf \u2013 Khanh Hoi Port. This will be followed by a series of exciting activities, including water sports, exhibitions, parades, product displays, artistic decorations, promotional ticket discounts for art performances, and culinary contests, all related to the city’s rivers and waterways. These events will run continuously until June 9.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Images from the First Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival in 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The vibrant “floating market” atmosphere of the Western Mekong Delta was recreated on the Nhi\u00eau L\u1ed9c \u2013 Th\u1ecb Ngh\u00e8 Canal from June 1 to June 9. This space offered a lively depiction of floating market activities associated with the Mekong Delta, where visitors could experience fruit shopping on the floating market and enjoy traditional folk performances.<\/div>\n
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The Fruit Week “On the Wharves, In the Boats” took place along the B\u00ecnh \u0110\u00f4ng Wharf embankment in District 8 from June 4 to June 10. Here, fruit stalls from various Mekong Delta orchards were on display for visitors to buy, alongside folk art performances.<\/div>\n
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River parades were held on the nights of May 31 to June 2 and June 7 to June 9, from Saigon Port to Landmark 81. Water sports activities ran continuously throughout the festival.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Images from the First Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival in 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Ho Chi Minh City River Crossing Championship 2024 will be held on June 1 and 2 at B\u1ea1ch \u0110\u1eb1ng Wharf. The First Ho Chi Minh City Open SUP Championship 2024 will take place on June 2 at the Nhi\u00eau L\u1ed9c \u2013 Th\u1ecb Ngh\u00e8 Canal. Additionally, water sports activities at Vietnam Star Wharf (District 7) will run continuously from June 3 to June 6, featuring demonstrations of sailing boats, jet skis, sailboats, SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboarding), and paragliding from June 7 to June 9.<\/div>\n
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Alongside these events, the river-themed culinary competition and outdoor art exhibitions will take place simultaneously at various locations, including tourist areas, districts, and Thu Duc City.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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LThe Schedule for the Second Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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What\u2019s special about the first-ever outdoor musical on the Saigon River?<\/div>\n
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The opening art program, “The Legendary Train”, which marks the beginning of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival, will take place at 8 PM on May 31, 2024, at Nha Rong Wharf \u2013 Khanh Hoi Port. The event will be broadcast live on VTV1, VieON, and displayed on two large LED screens at the Thu Duc Riverside Park and Nguyen Hue Walking Street.<\/div>\n
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The highlight of the second Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival in 2024 is the special art performance “The River Tells a Story, Season 2 \u2013 The Legendary Train,” featuring over 1,000 performers and 9,000 live attendees. This is the first-ever outdoor musical to take place on the Saigon River, depicting historical stories through a fresh artistic language with many surprises.<\/div>\n
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“The River Tells a Story, Season 2 \u2013 The Legendary Train” will combine history, cinema, and entertainment to convey powerful messages from the nation’s glorious past. The audience will be taken on an emotional journey, filled with pride for the nation’s history, the wisdom and bravery of past generations, and the creativity and dynamism of today\u2019s youth. The performance will include climactic moments, grand scenes, and deep emotional highlights that delve into the characters’ inner lives, focusing on significant historical events and legendary figures tied to special journeys by train.<\/div>\n
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The program will tell the story of historic trains that once traveled the Saigon River\u2014ships tied to pivotal moments in Vietnam\u2019s history. From the first Vietnamese vessels launched, to ships carrying the fate of the nation, epic naval battles on the river, and reunion voyages after decades of separation, to ships taking the Vietnamese brand across the world. This isn\u2019t just about trains; it\u2019s the journey of an entire nation, now part of history and legend.<\/div>\n
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With this production, the organizers aim to set a new trend combining education and entertainment (Edu-tainment), celebrating history and culture while fostering national pride, especially among the youth, through modern art forms.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Images from the First Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival in 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Creativity and Modern Technology Integration<\/div>\n
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Behind the mesmerizing artistic program and its emotionally uplifting moments are the creative efforts of the “Four Pillars” of Vietnamese art and creativity: Chief Director L\u00ea H\u1ea3i Y\u1ebfn, Stage Director Ph\u1ea1m Ho\u00e0ng Nam, Music Director \u0110\u1ee9c Tr\u00ed, Chief Choreographer T\u1ea5n L\u1ed9c, and Designer Vi\u1ec7t H\u00f9ng.<\/div>\n
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In addition, the art program benefits from the expertise of notable advisors and specialists, such as Mr. Phan Xu\u00e2n Bi\u00ean (former Head of the Ideology and Culture Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee), Historian D\u01b0\u01a1ng Trung Qu\u1ed1c, Dr. Tr\u1ea7n Du L\u1ecbch, Associate Professor Dr. Hu\u1ef3nh Qu\u1ed1c Th\u1eafng, People\u2019s Artist Tr\u1ea7n V\u0103n Gi\u00e0u, Dr. Nguy\u1ec5n Th\u1ecb H\u1eadu, and Painter H\u1ee9a Thanh B\u00ecnh.<\/div>\n
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The program doesn’t only feature the collaboration of these talented directors, musicians, and choreographers in their respective fields, but also incorporates advanced technologies, including cinematic effects, 3D mapping projections, water screens, moving stages on the water, drone performances, and fireworks displays. One standout feature is the constantly changing stage, which moves between land, water, and boats, creating unexpected artistic and technological elements. This promises to leave a lasting impression on audiences and visitors attending the opening of the Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival 2024.<\/div>\n
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The event will welcome delegates, residents, and tourists at 8:00 PM on May 31 at Gate 157 Nguy\u1ec5n T\u1ea5t Th\u00e0nh, Ward 18, District 4.<\/div>\n
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The Second Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival 2024 is organized under the guidance of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, with the city’s Department of Tourism and Department of Culture and Sports working in collaboration with various other departments, districts, and Thu Duc City, along with supporting partners.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival 2024 features 17 main events, notably the opening art show “The Legendary Train” that integrates various modern technologies. The second annual Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival will take place from May 31 to June 9, 2024. It is a series of activities encompassing tourism, culture, entertainment, arts, sports, cuisine, and shopping, with the aim of becoming a branded event that positions Ho Chi Minh City as a culturally rich riverside metropolis. 17 main events and a variety of exciting programs The festival includes 17 main events across various locations such as Nha Rong Wharf \u2013 Khanh Hoi Port, Bach Dang Wharf Park, the Saigon Riverfront Park, the Nhi\u00eau L\u1ed9c \u2013 Th\u1ecb Ngh\u00e8 Canal area, Vietnam Star Wharf (District 7), B\u00ecnh \u0110\u00f4ng Wharf (District 8), Suoi Tien Cultural Tourism Area, and other tourism sites in Thu Duc City and districts across Ho Chi Minh City. The opening ceremony will take place at 8:00 PM on May 31 at Nha Rong Wharf \u2013 Khanh Hoi Port. This will be followed by a series of exciting activities, including water sports, exhibitions, parades, product displays, artistic decorations, promotional ticket discounts for art performances, and culinary contests, all related to the city’s rivers and waterways. These events will run continuously until June 9. The vibrant “floating market” atmosphere of the Western Mekong Delta was recreated on the Nhi\u00eau L\u1ed9c \u2013 Th\u1ecb Ngh\u00e8 Canal from June 1 to June 9. This space offered a lively depiction of floating market activities associated with the Mekong Delta, where visitors could experience fruit shopping on the floating market and enjoy traditional folk performances. The Fruit Week “On the Wharves, In the Boats” took place along the B\u00ecnh \u0110\u00f4ng Wharf embankment in District 8 from June 4 to June 10. Here, fruit stalls from various Mekong Delta orchards were on display for visitors to buy, alongside folk art performances. River parades were held on the nights of May 31 to June 2 and June 7 to June 9, from Saigon Port to Landmark 81. Water sports activities ran continuously throughout the festival. The Ho Chi Minh City River Crossing Championship 2024 will be held on June 1 and 2 at B\u1ea1ch \u0110\u1eb1ng Wharf. The First Ho Chi Minh City Open SUP Championship 2024 will take place on June 2 at the Nhi\u00eau L\u1ed9c \u2013 Th\u1ecb Ngh\u00e8 Canal. Additionally, water sports activities at Vietnam Star Wharf (District 7) will run continuously from June 3 to June 6, featuring demonstrations of sailing boats, jet skis, sailboats, SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboarding), and paragliding from June 7 to June 9. Alongside these events, the river-themed culinary competition and outdoor art exhibitions will take place simultaneously at various locations, including tourist areas, districts, and Thu Duc City. What\u2019s special about the first-ever outdoor musical on the Saigon River? The opening art program, “The Legendary Train”, which marks the beginning of the 2024 Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival, will take place at 8 PM on May 31, 2024, at Nha Rong Wharf \u2013 Khanh Hoi Port. The event will be broadcast live on VTV1, VieON, and displayed on two large LED screens at the Thu Duc Riverside Park and Nguyen Hue Walking Street. The highlight of the second Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival in 2024 is the special art performance “The River Tells a Story, Season 2 \u2013 The Legendary Train,” featuring over 1,000 performers and 9,000 live attendees. This is the first-ever outdoor musical to take place on the Saigon River, depicting historical stories through a fresh artistic language with many surprises. “The River Tells a Story, Season 2 \u2013 The Legendary Train” will combine history, cinema, and entertainment to convey powerful messages from the nation’s glorious past. The audience will be taken on an emotional journey, filled with pride for the nation’s history, the wisdom and bravery of past generations, and the creativity and dynamism of today\u2019s youth. The performance will include climactic moments, grand scenes, and deep emotional highlights that delve into the characters’ inner lives, focusing on significant historical events and legendary figures tied to special journeys by train. The program will tell the story of historic trains that once traveled the Saigon River\u2014ships tied to pivotal moments in Vietnam\u2019s history. From the first Vietnamese vessels launched, to ships carrying the fate of the nation, epic naval battles on the river, and reunion voyages after decades of separation, to ships taking the Vietnamese brand across the world. This isn\u2019t just about trains; it\u2019s the journey of an entire nation, now part of history and legend. With this production, the organizers aim to set a new trend combining education and entertainment (Edu-tainment), celebrating history and culture while fostering national pride, especially among the youth, through modern art forms. Creativity and Modern Technology Integration Behind the mesmerizing artistic program and its emotionally uplifting moments are the creative efforts of the “Four Pillars” of Vietnamese art and creativity: Chief Director L\u00ea H\u1ea3i Y\u1ebfn, Stage Director Ph\u1ea1m Ho\u00e0ng Nam, Music Director \u0110\u1ee9c Tr\u00ed, Chief Choreographer T\u1ea5n L\u1ed9c, and Designer Vi\u1ec7t H\u00f9ng. In addition, the art program benefits from the expertise of notable advisors and specialists, such as Mr. Phan Xu\u00e2n Bi\u00ean (former Head of the Ideology and Culture Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee), Historian D\u01b0\u01a1ng Trung Qu\u1ed1c, Dr. Tr\u1ea7n Du L\u1ecbch, Associate Professor Dr. Hu\u1ef3nh Qu\u1ed1c Th\u1eafng, People\u2019s Artist Tr\u1ea7n V\u0103n Gi\u00e0u, Dr. Nguy\u1ec5n Th\u1ecb H\u1eadu, and Painter H\u1ee9a Thanh B\u00ecnh. The program doesn’t only feature the collaboration of these talented directors, musicians, and choreographers in their respective fields, but also incorporates advanced technologies, including cinematic effects, 3D mapping projections, water screens, moving stages on the water, drone performances, and fireworks displays. One standout feature is the constantly changing stage, which moves between land, water, and boats, creating unexpected artistic and technological elements. This promises to leave a lasting impression on audiences and visitors attending the opening of the Ho Chi Minh City Water Festival 2024. 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