Saigon’s Most Beautiful Night – An Evening on Vietnam National Day
Filmed: September 2, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM Location: Thu Thiem Riverside Park, Ho Chi Minh City September 2, Vietnam’s National Day, is one of those special days when Ho Chi Minh City feels more alive than usual. As night falls, thousands of people gather along the Saigon River. Vietnamese flags fill the streets, the city lights turn the riverside red and gold, and fireworks transform the familiar Saigon skyline into something completely different. I filmed this evening from Thu Thiem Riverside Park , looking across the Saigon River toward downtown Ho Chi Minh City. From here, the skyline, landmark buildings, reflections on the river, and the huge crowds waiting for the fireworks all come together in one view. Unlike New Year’s Eve fireworks, which usually begin around midnight, Vietnam National Day fireworks take place much earlier in the evening. That creates a very different atmosphere. Families with children, couples, groups of friends, and older residents can all c...