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Independence Palace reveals secrets of toppled Saigon regime

Independence Palace reveals secrets of toppled Saigon regime

Tanks slammed through the gates of the Independence Palace at around noon on April 30, 1975, marking the fall of Saigon. Now for the first time, some of the palace's hidden treasures have been opened to members of the public.
HCMC to close two central streets this Friday for Tet Offensive ceremony

HCMC to close two central streets this Friday for Tet Offensive ceremony

Saigon show uncovers century of conflict and political turmoil

Saigon show uncovers century of conflict and political turmoil

Citizens throng Independence Palace on National Reunification Day

Citizens throng Independence Palace on National Reunification Day

Braving the hot and humid weather, visitors stood in long lines to buy tickets to visit the Independence Palace in Saigon.
April 30, 2019 | 05:30 am PT
Vietnam's fighter jets rehearse for 50th reunification anniversary parade

Vietnam's fighter jets rehearse for 50th reunification anniversary parade

Dozens of Su-30MK2 and Yak-130 fighter jets, along with Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters, are undergoing training in preparation for an aerial performance in Ho Chi Minh City to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's reunification.
March 18, 2025 | 05:00 pm PT
50 years later, Vietnam's battlefields draw retrospective veterans and other tourists

50 years later, Vietnam's battlefields draw retrospective veterans and other tourists

Hamburger Hill, Hue, the Ia Drang Valley, Khe Sanh: Some remember the war battles in Vietnam from the headlines of the 1960s and 1970s, others from movies and history books.
April 16, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Independence Palace, a national symbol of unity and peace

Independence Palace, a national symbol of unity and peace

As a powerful symbol of architecture and unity in Vietnam, the Independence Palace in downtown Ho Chi Minh City draws visitors annually during the nation’s April 30 reunification celebrations
April 23, 2025 | 09:39 pm PT
Chinese, Lao, Cambodian troops join grand rehearsal for reunification parade in Ho Chi Minh City

Chinese, Lao, Cambodian troops join grand rehearsal for reunification parade in Ho Chi Minh City

Tens of thousands of people gathered on HCMC's central streets on Sunday morning to watch the April 30 parade rehearsal in front of Independence Palace with the participation of 13,000 people, along with fighter jets and helicopters.
April 26, 2025 | 05:33 pm PT
Ho Chi Minh City 30 years ago in memory of British tourist

Ho Chi Minh City 30 years ago in memory of British tourist

British tourist Linda Tobey visited Ho Chi Minh City in 1996, and nearly 30 years later, she remains impressed by historical attractions such as the Independence Palace and the Cu Chi Tunnels.
April 27, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
 
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