A 1,800m2 flag celebrating National Day September 2 flies in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City
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- 27-05-2024
TTO - On the morning of September 2, the giant flag 60m long, 30m wide (area 1,800m2) was pulled up by hot air balloons into the sky of Ho Chi Minh City, to the delight and excitement of many people in the city.
A 1,800m2 flag celebrating National Day September 2 flies in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City - Photo 1.
Although the weather was quite hot and sunny, from early in the morning, many people came to Bach Dang park to admire the moment the hot air balloon raised its flag from the banks of the Saigon River (Thu Duc city). There were 10 hot air balloons released into the sky of Ho Chi Minh City, of which the 2 largest hot air balloons were used to hoist the grand flag.
In the crowded stream of people, Ms. Phuong, who lives in Binh Thanh district, and her family said she was very excited to see the city in a different scenery.
"The weather today is a bit hot, but everyone is excited to admire the National flag on a meaningful day. The feeling of watching the National flag flying in the sky, while in the river there are rowing boats with images The colors of the red flag and yellow star are very moving," Ms. Phuong shared.
According to Mr. Vo Trong Nam - deputy director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City, hoisting the big flag into the sky is considered complicated because it depends heavily on weather conditions and wind direction. Compared to the test pulling session on September 1, the weather on the morning of September 2 was clearer and more beautiful, however the wind direction changed constantly, causing the crew to make a lot of effort.
"The entire crew of 120 people coordinated smoothly and adjusted techniques to get the flag flying in the city sky," Mr. Nam shared with Tuoi Tre Online.
A 1,800m2 flag celebrating National Day September 2 flies in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City - Photo 2.
A hot air balloon pulling a large flag flies over the skyline of Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: TU TRUNG
According to the organizers, releasing hot air balloons combined with hoisting the flag is one of the city's highlight activities within the framework of the "Independence Day" Festival, which opened on the morning of September 2. In addition, there are also paragliding, windsurfing performances on the river, dragon boats... which are also very exciting.
At 3:00 p.m. on September 2, the activity of releasing hot air balloons combined with pulling the great flag will be carried out again. At night, the organizers light up lights to create a sparkling scene on the riverbank to serve people on holiday in the city.
A 1,800m2 flag celebrating National Day September 2 flies in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City - Photo 3.
Nearly 120 personnel were mobilized to support the "take-off" flag on the morning of September 2 when the wind direction continuously changed - Photo: HUU HANH
A 1,800m2 flag celebrating National Day September 2 flies in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City - Photo 4.
Smaller hot air balloons are released at the same time to create a majestic and solemn space for the festival - Photo: HUU HANH
A 1,800m2 flag celebrating National Day September 2 flies in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City - Photo 5.
The beautiful images on the skyline of Ho Chi Minh City with the red flag with yellow star bring many emotions to the hearts of the city's people - Photo: HUU HANH
A 1,800m2 flag celebrating National Day September 2 flies in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City - Photo 6.
Despite the hot weather, people flock to the city center to admire a series of unique cultural and sports activities - Photo: TU TRUNG
A 1,800m2 flag celebrating National Day September 2 flies in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City - Photo 7.
Bach Dang wharf park is crowded with people waiting for the moment when the great flag is hoisted into the clear city sky on September 2 - Photo: TU TRUNG
A 1,800m2 flag celebrating National Day September 2 flies in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City - Photo 8.
In addition to the big-flag balloon release activity, on the morning of September 2, there will also be a paragliding performance. "Under the boat" on the Saigon River is a rowing activity of groups of young people - Photo: THANH HUY
A 1,800m2 flag celebrating National Day September 2 flies in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City - Photo 9.
Paragliding and river sports activities are held on both sides of the Saigon River crossing tunnel and Bach Dang wharf - Photo: THANH HUY
A 1,800m2 flag celebrating National Day September 2 flies in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City - Photo 10.
Paragliding over the Saigon River - Photo: TU TRUNG
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