The plan to celebrate the country's major holidays includes 7 major events: Cultural and Affectionate Tet Festival and a series of events celebrating the Year of the Dragon - celebrating the glorious Party, commemorating the 94th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2024);

The Hung Kings' Commemoration Ceremony - Year of the Dragon 2024 will be held at 7:00 a.m. on April 18, 2024 (Thursday, March 10, Year of the Dragon) at the Hung Kings Memorial Site, National Historical and Cultural Park; The 6th Banh Chung Wrapping and Cooking Competition in 2024 and other activities;

"Unified Country" Festival to celebrate the 49th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2024) and the 138th anniversary of International Labor Day (May 1, 1886 - May 1, 2024); Visiting the City Cemetery; Offering incense and flowers to President Ho Chi Minh and President Ton Duc Thang, cultural, artistic and sports activities to celebrate the 49th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2024) and the 138th anniversary of International Labor Day (May 1, 1886 - May 1, 2024); Artistic fireworks display from 9:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on April 30, 2024; Street art lighting decoration program and other activities;

The 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - May 7, 2024) includes an exhibition taking place from May 4-12 at President Ho Chi Minh Monument Park and Nguyen Hue Street, Dong Khoi Street and other activities;

Commemorating the 55th anniversary of implementing President Ho Chi Minh's Testament (May 10, 1969 - May 10, 2024), the 134th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2024) and the 113th anniversary of Uncle Ho's departure to find a way to save the country (June 5, 1911 - June 5, 2024) including an exhibition from May 17 to June 10 at Lam Son Park, Dong Khoi Street; Incense and flower offering ceremony to President Ho Chi Minh; Commending collectives and individuals who have done well in studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style in 2023-2024; Cultural, artistic and sports activities to celebrate the 55th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's Testament, the 134th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2024) and the 113th anniversary of Uncle Ho's departure to find a way to save the country (June 5, 1911 - June 5, 2024); other activities;

Commemorating the 77th Anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2024): Ceremony to visit the Martyrs Cemetery; gratitude activities; Organizing a meeting with outstanding people on the occasion of the 77th Anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2024) and other activities;

Activities to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2024), the 79th anniversary of the Saigon Uprising to seize power (August 25, 1945 - August 25, 2024) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2024): Exhibition from August 17 to September 6 at President Ho Chi Minh Monument Park and Nguyen Hue Street, Dong Khoi Street; Incense and flower offering ceremony to President Ho Chi Minh and President Ton Duc Thang; Cultural, artistic and sports activities; Art program to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2024), the 79th anniversary of the Saigon Uprising to seize power (August 25, 1945 - August 25, 2024) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2024) and other activities...

Also according to the Plan, in 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, there will be activities to celebrate the year of the country's important historical events such as: The 70th anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Agreement on the cessation of hostilities in Vietnam (July 21, 1954 - July 21, 2024); The 60th anniversary of the Binh Gia Victory (December 2, 1964 - December 2, 2024); The 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024).

Festival activities and events of Ho Chi Minh City in 2024 include: New Year Festival 2024; 10th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2024; Vietnam Folk Culture and Arts Festival; Youth Festival; Organizing activities to celebrate the 3rd Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2024; Cultural events honoring the role of family in social life; 2nd City-level New Rural Culture and Sports Festival; 2nd Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024; 324th death anniversary of Lord Le Thanh Hau Nguyen Huu Canh (1700-2024); Celebrating the 326th anniversary of the founding of Saigon - Cho Lon - Gia Dinh - Ho Chi Minh City (1698-2024) and the 48th anniversary of the day Saigon - Gia Dinh City was officially honored to be named after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976 - July 2, 2024); Celebrating the 136th anniversary of President Ton Duc Thang's birthday (August 20, 1888 - August 20, 2024); The 192nd death anniversary of General Le Van Duyet (1832-2024); The traditional Nghinh Ong - Can Gio Festival in 2024; Celebrating the 79th anniversary of the Southern Resistance Day (September 23, 1945 - September 23, 2024); Organizing activities in response to National Digital Transformation Day; Ho Chi Minh City National Great Unity Day in 2024; Activities to welcome the New Year 2025.

To celebrate the anniversary of the founding day, traditional day, and response day, Ho Chi Minh City has activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding day of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 - December 22, 2024), the 35th anniversary of the National Defense Day (December 22, 1989 - December 22, 2024): the 78th anniversary of the National Resistance Day (December 19, 1946 - December 19, 2024); the 64th anniversary of the founding day of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam (December 20, 1960 - December 20, 2024).

This year, Ho Chi Minh City also organized activities to celebrate the birthdays of some key leaders of the Party, State and outstanding senior leaders of the Party and the Vietnamese revolution. Celebrating the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and countries with representative agencies in Ho Chi Minh City and important foreign affairs events...