A sneak peek at Ho Chi Minh City's $57mn circus, multi-purpose performing center complex
Sunday, February 18, 2024, 15:04 GMT+7
The Phu Tho circus and multi-purpose performing center complex project, which carries a price tag of nearly VND1.4 trillion (US$57.1 million), in District 11, Ho Chi Minh City has taken shape after nearly a year since its commencement.
During a project inspection on Saturday, the municipal chairman, Phan Van Mai, set the deadline for the inauguration of the project on April 30, 2025.
He also assigned relevant units to offer free tickets to certain spectators, including children and underprivileged people, from the inauguration time to the end of 2025.
The city will fund performances during the period.
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City kick-started the construction of the Phu Tho circus and multi-purpose performing center complex project in late April last year.
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| The project has a gross floor area of over 31,600 square meters. Photo: Cam Nuong / Tuoi Tre |
The project was envisaged to have two basements, a 12-story circus and multi-purpose performing zone, and a two-story administrative, service, and restaurant block.
Upon completion, the 12-story circus and multi-purpose performing zone will consist of training and practice rooms, a 2,000-seat theater, and an area for circus animal raising and training, among others.
It is among the city’s 50 key projects to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification on April 30, 1975.
In 2023, the city allocated VND290 billion ($11.8 million) to the project, with nearly VND180 billion ($7.3 million) being disbursed.
This year, an additional budget of over VND558 billion ($22.8 million) will be funneled into the project.
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| The Phu Tho circus and multi-purpose performing center complex was designed to have two basements, a 12-story circus and multi-purpose performing zone, and a two-story administrative, service, and restaurant block. Photo: Cam Nuong / Tuoi Tre |
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| Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai inspected the construction site of the project on February 17, 2024. Photo: Phuong Nhi / Tuoi Tre |
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| The project will be allocated VND558 billion this year. Photo: Phuong Nhi / Tuoi Tre |
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| An aerial view of the 12-story circus and multi-purpose performing zone. Photo: Phuong Nhi / Tuoi Tre |
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| The 12-story circus and multi-purpose performing zone is expected to be completed in February 2025 and put into operation on April 30, 2025. Photo: Phuong Nhi / Tuoi Tre |
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| The contractor of the project has ordered equipment for the 2,000-seat theater from foreign manufacturers. Photo: Phuong Nhi / Tuoi Tre |
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| The Phu Tho circus and multi-purpose performing center complex is located on Lu Gia Street in District 11, Ho Chi Minh City. It is next to Phu Tho Stadium. Photo: Phuong Nhi / Tuoi Tre |
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