Hundreds of thousands of locals, domestic and foreign visitors flocked to Bach Dang Wharf Park in District 1 and the park along the Saigon River on the side of Thu Thiem New Urban Area in Thu Duc City to admire special art and fireworks performances on the evening of June 9.
Attending the closing ceremony were Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Van Mai, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of HCMC Tran Kim Yen, and representatives of departments, districts, and businesses.
The ceremony also included water sports activities with the participation of around 100 athletes, such as jetski performances, paragliding, yacht and flyboard shows, and art lighting performances.
Besides, around 15 boats, cruise ships, canoes, yachts, floating restaurants, and bus boats joined in a parade at Bach Dang Wharf to advertise the festival.
The 2nd HCMC River Festival included more than 50 cultural, sports, and tourism activities held in various areas across the city from May 31 to June 9.
The festival is expected to become an annual event promoting the land, people, tourism, and cultural identities of Vietnam in general and HCMC particularly towards building a brand of a riverside city to attract visitors.
The revenue from tourism activities sharply increased compared to normal days during the festival, according to hotels, floating restaurants, and travel and service facilities.
