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Fireworks to sparkle in southern hub on Vietnam’s National Day

Sunday, August 17, 2014, 17:02 GMT+7

Firework displays will be held in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate Vietnam’s National Day, September 2.

A high-range 15-minute firework show will take place at 9:00 pm on the date at one end of the Saigon River tunnel in District 2.

A low-range pyrotechnic feast with gorgeous special effects and colors will also be held at the same time at Dam Sen Park at 3 Hoa Binh Street, District 11.

Office workers with a 40-hour working schedule will have a four-day holiday starting August 30.

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