The rehearsal program for the 10,500 drones performance took place from 8:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. on April 28 at the Saigon River. However, from around 4 p.m., when the sun was less hot, people flocked to Nguyen Hue walking street (District 1) early to have fun before watching the drones perform.

Among thousands of people, the image of white-haired grandmothers nearly 90 years old being taken out by their children and grandchildren moved many people. In addition, three-generation families also went for a walk early, taking many souvenir photos in the joyful atmosphere of the whole country celebrating the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification.

White haired old lady goes to see drones

From 4:30 p.m., the walking street in front of Ho Chi Minh Square, opposite the headquarters of the People's Council and People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, was bustling with people coming to walk and have fun before the drone show.

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Mrs. Tran Thi Hai Duong (85 years old) was taken by her daughter from Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai to the walking street to have fun and will stay in Ho Chi Minh City until April 30. "This is the first time my daughter has taken me out to have fun on the occasion of April 30 this year. I am very touched, every time this happens I think of the merits of those who have fallen," Mrs. Duong said, her eyes filled with tears.

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Sitting quietly in a row, Ms. Huynh Thi Binh (70 years old) was taken to the walking street by her daughter in the afternoon. Ms. Binh suffered a stroke and has difficulty walking, but she felt very happy to be able to join in the atmosphere of the April 30th celebration. "I went to see the parade before, and seeing how happy everyone was, I had to bring my mother along," Ms. Huynh Ha said.

Ngoc Dung's family (second from left) took their 88-year-old grandmother to the walking street to watch the Drone show on the Saigon River. "She was very happy. Before leaving, she wanted to put on lipstick and blush to take beautiful pictures," Dung said.

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As April 30 approaches, many children choose to take their parents to city events instead of going with friends. "Taking my mother along makes me feel very special. On occasions like this, seeing my mother just stay at home watching TV makes me unable to feel the atmosphere of the people in the city before the big day," said Thanh Thuy (25 years old).

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3 generation families

On the walking street on the afternoon of April 28, there were many families of three generations walking together, experiencing happy and proud moments together.

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The family of Nguyen Hoang Hai (33 years old, living in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai) went to Nguyen Hue walking street together. The whole family planned to stay and watch the drone show.

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Nguyen Hue walking street is always crowded with visitors in the days leading up to the festival. There are also many programs taking place here as part of the city's series of events. In the photo, a foreign visitor is watching the rehearsal for the show "Dance with a Scarf".

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In the picture is a group of members of the Shimizu - MAEDA Joint Venture Company - a unit participating in the project to build the first urban railway line in Ho Chi Minh City. "On holidays like this, seeing people using the metro as a means of transportation makes us very happy and proud to contribute our small part to the project," said Mr. Le Thanh Le, a representative of the unit, while waiting to see the drone.

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On the walking street, the image of traditional costumes like the one of Nguyen Thao and her daughter (in Go Vap District) attracts the eyes of many people. "I want to take my children out to visit tourist attractions and historical sites on April 30 to tell them historical stories," said Thao.

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