HCMC to hold firework shows on New Year’s Eve

Ho Chi Minh City is set to hold high-range firework shows at midnight on New Year’s Eve, Dec 31, to celebrate the New Year 2014.
The 15-minute pyrotechnic performances will be held at the front end of the Saigon River tunnel in district 2 and Dam Sen Park in district 11.
Other highlights to embrace the year 2014 include the “Street light” show, to run from Dec 19 to Jan 2 in downtown areas, and art performances in Ben Nghe canal and Gia Dinh Park on Dec 31 and Jan 1.
Meanwhile, to welcome the Lunar New Year, the city will also hold the “Book street fest” on Mac Thi Buoi, Nguyen Hue and Ngo Duc Ke streets in district 1 from Jan 28, 2014 to Feb 3, or from the 28th day of the last month in the lunar calendar to the 4th day of the Lunar New Year.
“Nguyen Hue Flower Street fest” will also run on Nguyen Hue street in district 1 during the same time period with the Book Street fest. The Flower Street fest will feature vegetables and fruits installation exhibits along with stunning flower arrangements.