Thousands Gather for Gala Celebrating April 30 Anniversary and the Establishment of Dong Nai City
(DN) – On the evening of April 30, the Dong Nai City People's Committee hosted a commemorative arts program titled "Dong Nai: Historical Currents – Future Aspirations" at the Tran Bien Waterfront. The event celebrated the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2026), while officially marking the establishment of Dong Nai City
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| Mr. Vu Hong Van, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the City Party Committee, and Head of the Dong Nai National Assembly Delegation, attended the arts program alongside members of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee and other delegates. Photo: Cong Nghia |
Official Attendance and Leadership
The event was attended by the following high-ranking officials:
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Mr. Vu Hong Van, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the City Party Committee, and Head of the Dong Nai National Assembly Delegation.
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Ms. Ton Ngoc Hanh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Standing Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, and Chairperson of the City People’s Council.
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Mr. Nguyen Van Ut, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the City People’s Committee.
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Mr. Vo Tan Duc, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee.
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Ms. Huynh Thị Hang, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairperson of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Dong Nai.
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Mr. Thai Bao, Deputy Secretary and Head of the Organization Board of the City Party Committee.
The delegation also included members of the City Party Standing Committee and leaders of the City People’s Committee.
In addition, the ceremony welcomed former city leaders from various periods, representatives of provincial departments and agencies, units of the armed forces stationed in the area, local officials from wards and communes, and thousands of residents.
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Leaders of the City Party Committee, the City People's Committee, and former leaders of Dong Nai City attend the event. Photo: Cong Nghia |
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Members of the Dong Nai National Assembly Delegation attend the program. Photo: Cong Nghia |
The performance art program chronicled the 328-year history and evolution of Dong Nai, dating back to the era of General Nguyen Huu Canh during his southward expedition to establish administrative outposts and governance on this land. Over more than three centuries, Dong Nai has undergone a powerful transformation, emerging as a vital socio-economic and cultural hub for both the region and the nation.
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An artistic performance celebrating the April 30 National Holiday and the official establishment of Dong Nai City. Photo: Cong Nghia |
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The arts program reenacts the historical formation of the Dong Nai region. Photo: Cong Nghia |
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Locals take photos with the commemorative landmark celebrating the establishment of Dong Nai City. Photo: Ngoc Lien |
The arts program was organized by the City Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, featuring performances by the Dong Nai Art Theater alongside singers and dance troupes from Ho Chi Minh City. Following the gala, a high-altitude firework display will be held to honor the April 30 National Holiday and celebrate Dong Nai officially becoming a central-governed city.
Ngọc Liên
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