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Ho Chi Minh City unveils symbol of international friendship

Ho Chi Minh City unveils symbol of international friendship

Thursday, September 26, 2024, 13:50 GMT+7
Ho Chi Minh City unveils symbol of international friendship
Phan Van Mai (front, L), chairman of Ho Chi Minh City, and local and international delegates don 'ao dai' (Vietnam's traditional long gown) and gather around a sculpture meant to serve as a symbol of international friendship, September 24, 2024. The sculpture is located at the Bach Dang Wharf Park in the city’s District 1. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

The Ho Chi Minh City administration has unveiled a sculpture celebrating international friendship at Bach Dang Wharf Park, honoring friendship and cooperation between Vietnam’s southern business hub and its partners around the world.

An unveiling ceremony was held on Tuesday as part of the Second Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue. 

Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Phan Van Mai, his deputy Vo Van Hoan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang, and leaders from nearly 40 foreign localities with cooperative ties to Ho Chi Minh City were in attendance.

Vo Van Hoan, deputy chairman of the administration of Ho Chi Minh City (C) and local and international delegates stroll through Bach Dang Wharf Park in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 on September 24, 2024. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

Vo Van Hoan (C), deputy chairman of Ho Chi Minh City, and local and international delegates stroll through Bach Dang Wharf Park in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, September 24, 2024. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

The sculpture is a Mobius strip – a one-sided rectangular strip with the ends affixed to each other after first twisting one end.

The design, inspired by the theme 'Water Waves Harmonize to Build Friendship,' symbolizes infinite growth and development.

The sculpture was designed by Bui Minh Chau, who won first prize in the Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Symbol Design Contest held last year by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper and the city’s Department of External Relations with sponsorship from the Ho Chi Minh City Business Association and INSEE Cement Company.

Created using advanced 3D mapping technology and a water curtain, the sculpture illustrates connectivity and showcases cultural and artistic imagery, Hoan said, adding that it aims to introduce the city’s beauty and hospitality to international friends, while also symbolizing friendship, solidarity, and long-term cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and its 58 global partners.

Foreign delegates learn how to make egg coffee at a coffee shop on Ton Duc Thang Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, southern Vietnam. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

Foreign delegates learn how to make egg coffee at a coffee shop on Ton Duc Thang Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, southern Vietnam. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

“The symbol was created as a show of appreciation for our international friends to feel proud and respected when visiting the city,” Hoan told the ceremony.

“It serves as a door connecting Ho Chi Minh City to the world.”

Hoan also used the ceremony to thank the international delegates in attendance for accompanying, supporting, and developing a close partnership with the city over the past years.

Vo Van Hoan, deputy chairman of the administration of Ho Chi Minh City and local and foreign guests toured the city by boat on September 24, 2024. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

Vo Van Hoan, deputy chairman of Ho Chi Minh City, and local and foreign guests tour the city by boat, September 24, 2024. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

Local and foreign tourists take a tour of the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on September 24, 2024. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

Local and foreign tourists take a tour of the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, September 24, 2024. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

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