Brilliant high-altitude fireworks illuminate Dong Nai River on Lunar New Year’s Eve

On Lunar New Year’s Eve 2026, Dong Nai province organized a special art program and a high-altitude fireworks display themed “Dong Nai’s aspiration to rise together with the nation.” The event attracted a large number of residents from Tran Bien ward, Bien Hoa ward and neighboring areas, who gathered in high spirits and with expectations for a breakthrough year ahead.

Attending the program were Vu Hong Van, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee (PPC) and Head of the Provincial National Assembly (NA) Delegation; Nguyen Van Ut, Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; along with members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee.

Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the PPC and Head of the Provincial NA Delegation Vu Hong Van together with Deputy Secretary of the PPC and Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee joined local residents in enjoying the New Year art performance and high-altitude fireworks display. Also present were members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, including Duong Minh Dung, Head of the Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization of the PPC; Colonel Vo Thanh Danh, Commander of the Provincial Military Command; Ho Van Nam, Party Secretary and Chairman of the People’s Council of Tran Bien ward; Nguyen Tuan Anh, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment; and Truong Thi Huong Binh, Director of the Department of Finance.

A grand light spectacle on New Year’s Eve

On the Lunar New Year’s Eve 2026, the weather was highly favorable, with clear skies and a cool atmosphere. Thanks to the refreshing river breeze and the newly completed riverside road along the Dong Nai River, thousands of residents comfortably strolled in celebration of spring, savoring the transition between the old and new year. The open space along the riverbank became a giant “grandstand,” allowing people to fully admire the radiant fireworks lighting up the night sky.

Artists of the Dong Nai Provincial Art Theater perform during the New Year art program.

Right at the stroke of midnight on the Lunar New Year's Eve, the first high-altitude fireworks were launched, soaring approximately 50 meters into the sky before bursting into a dazzling light spectacle amid cheers from the crowd.

Unlike low-altitude fireworks, which typically reach limited heights and often leave behind thick smoke that obstructs visibility, high-altitude fireworks offered a completely different experience. Brilliant clusters of light rose to higher layers of the sky, blooming with large diameters and vivid clarity, while producing minimal smoke, enabling viewers from a distance to clearly observe every shimmering streak of color.

Many residents commented that this year’s high-altitude fireworks were exceptionally loud and soared impressively high, symbolizing the province’s aspiration to reach new heights. People lingered by the gentle river, exchanging wishes for peace and happiness amid the vibrant melodies of spring.

People’s Artist Que Anh performs alongside a dance troupe.

The special art program features a grand stage setting.

The successful 15-minute high-altitude fireworks display served as a perfect spiritual gift, generating excitement and joy among residents. The momentum created on New Year’s Eve has provided a strong source of motivation for the entire population to confidently step into the new year.

Hoang Thi Bich Van, a resident of Tran Bien ward, expressed her delight: “Standing on the newly completed riverside road along the Dong Nai River for the first time to witness the brilliant high-altitude fireworks over Hoa An Bridge was truly wonderful. To begin the year with such radiant joy gives me hope that everything throughout the year will proceed smoothly.”

Expectations for the new year

Amid the crowds flocking to Nguyen Van Tri flower street to admire the floral displays and the high-altitude fireworks, Pham Van Thanh, a Vietnamese American, could not hide his emotion. After 45 years away, this was the first time he had returned to Vietnam to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year and witness the many changes in his birthplace.

Pham Van Thanh shared: “I am truly happy to see the country renewed and modernized, yet still preserving the warmth of family bonds. When I return to the United States, I will tell my children and friends about a developing Vietnam with spacious, modern infrastructure and a people whose living standards are improving day by day.”

A large number of residents gather to enjoy the Lunar New Year program.

As Dong Nai steps into the Year of the Horse 2026, each resident carries expectations for a stronger and more prosperous development journey. Radiant smiles painted a vibrant picture of the province’s bright future. That shared confidence is the driving force for the entire province to stride firmly into a new year filled with fresh achievements.

At the moment of entering the new year of the Horse, bachelor Tran Thi Ha Thanh, 22, a recent graduate of Lac Hong University, shared her hopes for the future as she witnessed Dong Nai’s strong rise.

Tran Thi Ha Thanh said: “I believe there will be many job opportunities opening up right in my hometown. I hope to dedicate my youth and contribute to building Dong Nai to develop even further in this new year.”

Residents capture beautiful moments on New Year’s Eve.

Spectacular fireworks displays light up the Dong Nai River.

By Cong Nghia, Huy Anh – Translated by M.Nguyet, Thu Ha