{"id":2636,"date":"2020-06-25T13:20:07","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T05:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=2636"},"modified":"2020-09-14T22:41:52","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T14:41:52","slug":"hcmc-renaming-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/hcmc-renaming-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Ho Chi Minh City To Commemorate City\u2019s 1976 Renaming This Weekend, Road Closures Expected During Marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ho Chi Minh City commemorates renaming anniversary<\/span><\/h2>\n
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45 years have passed since Vietnamese people saw the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, marking the long-awaited unification of the North and the South.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saigon<\/strong>, the former capital of South Vietnam, was accordingly renamed Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong> in 1976 when Vietnam\u2019s Communist Party came into power. Thursday, 2nd July<\/strong> this year will mark the 44th year since the name \u201cHo Chi Minh City\u201d was given <\/strong>to the metropolis<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To commemorate this event, the municipality of Ho Chi Minh City will host a number of community activities<\/strong> in the central area of District 1 on Sunday, 28th June, such as marathon race and military song performances, <\/strong>and all are welcome to join.<\/p>\n

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Activities to commemorate the city\u2019s renaming in 1976<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Apart from the exciting performances honoring former president Ho Chi Minh<\/a> and our soldiers in the Vietnam War, the renaming anniversary celebrations also include the city\u2019s 44th marathon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The annual marathon is usually held on 30th April, which is Vietnam\u2019s unification day. However, this year\u2019s race has been moved to 28th June,<\/strong> which is this Sunday<\/strong>, due to COVID-19 social distancing measures.<\/p>\n

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\nThe 43rd marathon race in 2019
\n<\/em>Image credit: <\/em>Ho Chi Minh City Portal<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The marathon will welcome around a thousand competitive and non-competitive runners as well as joggers along the route. There\u2019s still time to sign up now, and runners of all ages and professions are welcome to join the race.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nThe 43rd marathon in 2019
\n<\/em>Image credit: <\/em>Th\u1ec3 Thao<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Road closures in Ho Chi Minh City this weekend<\/span><\/h3>\n
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The marathon will take place in some of the major roads of District 1, which will lead to a series of road closures.<\/p>\n

\"dongDong Khoi Road will be closed for the marathon on 28th June<\/em><\/p>\n

Therefore, local commuters are advised to avoid Dong Khoi Road, Cong Truong Lam Son Road, and Le Thanh Ton Road between 4.30AM to 10.30AM<\/strong> during the opening and closing ceremonies.<\/p>\n

\"roadDong Khoi Road, Cong Truong Lam Son Road, and Le Thanh Ton Road will be closed
\n<\/em>Image adapted from <\/em>Google Maps<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Vehicles are banned from entering Ngo Duc Ke Road, Nguyen Hue Road, Le Thanh Ton Road, and Dong Khoi Road from 6AM to 10.30AM <\/strong>as the race is going on.<\/p>\n

\"roadNgo Duc Ke Road, Nguyen Hue Road, Le Thanh Ton Road, and Dong Khoi Road will be closed during the race
\n<\/em>Image adapted from <\/em>Google Maps<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Alternative routes that HCMC District 1 drivers can take this weekend<\/span><\/h3>\n
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In the meantime, the suggested alternative routes for commuters in District 1 are as follows:<\/p>\n

Towards Dong Khoi Road or Cong Xa Paris Road<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ly Tu Trong Road – Hai Ba Trung Road – Cong Truong Me Linh Road – Ton Duc Thang Road<\/p>\n

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Towards Le Thanh Ton Road<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hai Ba Trung Road – Cong Truong Me Linh Road – Ton Duc Thang Road<\/p>\n

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\nImage adapted from <\/em>Google Maps<\/em><\/a>
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\nTowards Nguyen Hue Road<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ton Duc Thang Road – Ham Nghi Road – Pasteur Road – Le Thanh Ton Road<\/p>\n

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Celebrate community activities in HCMC on its renaming anniversary<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Even though the road closures will inevitably bring about inconveniences for many commuters, we’re glad that our city is safe enough <\/strong>to host this renaming anniversary event.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the chance for everyone to enjoy the vibrant weekend atmosphere<\/strong> and exciting activities that bring the community together. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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