The 15-minute performance began at 9 p.m. at two locations in Thu Duc City and District 11 to celebrate the 78th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.
Colorful lights popped up on the Saigon River, where residents gathered along both banks to observe the performance.
"The performance was beautiful despite the rain in the afternoon," said Thanh, a local resident in District 8.
Ry and his niece Truc Ly traveled around 10 kilometers to watch the fireworks. "My niece traveled all the way from Dak Lak Province (in the Central Highlands), so I wanted to take her here for the special performance."
Truong Binh and his girlfriend Truc Uyen reacted as they watched the show. This was their first time watching fireworks together.
Thien Minh, 42, and his family started waiting for the show at 6:30 p.m. "This is the first time my son has seen fireworks. We came early to secure a location."
