A group of young artists in HCM City has created a vivid mural depicting the parade scene celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30, 1975.
Spanning 300 metres along the concrete wall of Nguyen Huu Canh Street in Saigon Ward, the mural features successive formations of soldiers, aircraft, and artillery, forming a sweeping panorama of the historic military parade.
The mural painting is part of the Beautiful Vietnam project, launched in mid-June to mark major national milestones, including the 50th anniversary of Reunification, the 80th anniversary of the August 19 Revolution and the September 2 National Day.
Le Phong Dinh, 30, a member of the artist team, said that each detail of the mural was rendered with care to convey distinct expressions for every figure. “I’m proud to be part of this special work,” he shared, hoping it would remind passers-by of the nation’s heroic past.
The group of around 20 artists works in shifts from 8 am to 6 pm, with 6-10 members per shift. Braving the sweltering heat, they press on with their work, at times shielding themselves with tarpaulins to continue creating the mural.
The mural attempts to forge a connection to the nation’s history, culture, and spirit through its striking and evocative imagery.
The mural portrays 36 parade formations, bringing a meaningful work of public art to the streets of HCM City.
Many foreign visitors have been captivated by the mural along Nguyen Huu Canh Street.
The pavements on Nguyen Huu Canh Street are also being decorated with new paving, helping give the area a cleaner, more polished look.
A group of young artists in HCM City has created a vivid mural depicting the parade scene celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30, 1975. The mural is now over 80 per cent complete and is expected to be finished by mid-August.