Half a million colorful light-emitting diode (LED) lights have been installed over a sizable part of Bach Dang Wharf Park in Ho Chi Minh City to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of relations between Vietnam and Japan.

Each country’s symbols and their relationship are reflected in the art lights that have been added to Bach Dang Wharf in District 1.

The artwork depicts a garden of Sakura blossoms, the national flower of Japan, and lotus flowers on water which symbolize the traditional Vietnamese image, and the interaction between the two cultures.

Bach Dang Wharf Park is one of the favorite destinations of locals and visitors. 

The message reads "Vietnam and Japan work together to expand global outreach in the future". Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/Mekong Environment Forum (MEF)

LED lights represent Sakura blossoms - the national flower of Japan. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

Lotus flowers on blue background symbolize the classic Vietnamese image. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

The night makes it sparkling. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

The lights draw a large number of visitors. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

Lights cover a vast area of Bach Dang Wharf Park. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

The light decoration makes Bach Dang Wharf Park busier than usual. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

The artwork keeps visitors staying late at night. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF