The event was co-organised by the city’s organisation boardof major holidays and the HCM City Light Music Centre.
The programme, divided intothree parts, featured 16 well-known songs expressing the gratitude to PresidentHo Chi Minh, and affirming the people’s belief in the right directions and policies, and creative leadershipof the CPV.
It also praised policies of the Party and State that have created greatdevelopment turning points, bringing a facelift to the country in general andHCM City in particular.
The programme is considered greetings from the municipal Party Committee,authorities and people to the 13th National Party Congress with afirm belief that HCM City will become a civilized and modern city, and deservesbeing named after President Ho Chi Minh.
In Hanoi, a series of art performance programmes and exhibitions have also beenorganised to welcome the congress, according to the municipal Department ofCulture and Sports.
Streets in Hanoi have been also decorated with vibrant flowers, banderoles,posters, and national, and hammer and sickle flags to celebrate this importantevent./.