The military-civilian cultural festival is held on December 23, 2024, at Nguyen Hue walking street, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: VOV

The event, organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Command in coordination with the Department of Culture and Sports, involved more than 3,300 cadres, soldiers, militia, and Youth Union members

On the spotlight were the performances of Vovinam martial arts by the armed forces and public dances. Brass bands played military music and young pioneer team songs.

Nguyen Thi Bach Mai, Deputy Head for Mass Mobilization of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, said the festival glorifies Vietnam’s revolutionary heroism, the tradition of fighting to defend the country and the history of the Vietnam People's Army.

“I think the music program will help people better understand the 80 years of construction and development of the Vietnam People's Army, and the strength of the Army. People's awareness will be raised. They will continue to be responsible for building and protecting Ho Chi Minh City, especially in the era of national rise,” Mai said.