The show opened a series of activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of Saigon-Gia Dinh being renamed Ho Chi Minh.
Nguyen Manh Cuong, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, said over the past 50 years under President Ho Chi Minh’s name , the city has made remarkable transformation from a war-ravaged urban area into one of Vietnam’s leading centers of economy, culture, science and technology, and innovation.
Cuong said the show, which blends contemporary performance art with 3D mapping technology, is designed to showcase Ho Chi Minh City as a compassionate, dynamic and innovative metropolis that is deeply connected to the world.
Through the performance, the city aims to highlight its respect for history, its confidence in the present, and its determination to build a sustainable future.
During the nearly 30-minute show, Vietnamese and French artists used 3D mapping to transform the façade of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee headquarters into a giant visual canvas. The performances took audiences on a journey through the city's history, cultural heritage, and vision for international integration in a new era.
Combining striking visuals, music and lighting effects, the show created an immersive experience that celebrated the city's blend of tradition and modernity while highlighting its strong national identity and global outlook.
Ho Chi Minh City resident Tran Thanh Lam said this year's 3D mapping show stood out for its fresh visuals and stronger focus on Vietnam's cultural heritage, particularly the images of ancient Dai Viet, traditional costumes and the Vietnamese ao dai.
"I've watched previous 3D mapping shows, but this year's performance featured many new images and creative ideas. I was especially impressed by the scenes highlighting ancient Dai Viet cultural motifs, the ao dai, and traditional costumes. It made me proud to see Vietnam's cultural heritage presented to visitors and friends from around the world," Lam said.
Other scenes from the performance
