An art performance celebrating the 48th anniversary of Reunification Day [April 30] took place in Ho Chi Minh City with the theme: Vietnam – Triumphant Song Resounds.

The event is the highlight of a series of activities held nationwide to celebrate the remarkable milestone, drawing a sizable audience.

Banners highlight the celebration in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/Mekong Environment Forum (MEF)

Festive atmosphere around the corner. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

Lights shine downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

Headquarters of the municipal People's Committee on the occasion. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

Special art performance themed "Vietnam – Triumphant Song Resounds". Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

An art performance features Vietnam's tradition of having collective strengths in the nation's building cause. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

Lotus - the symbol of Vietnam. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

Coconut trees are popular in the South. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

Paying tribute to Vietnamese Heroic Mothers. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

Vietnam nowadays with vibrant development. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

Contributions to the country's development. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

Contributions are recognized. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

for prosperous Vietnam. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF

with triumphant song resounds. Photo: Tuyet Nguyen/MEF