Ho Chi Minh City has launched a 50 billion VND (approximately USD 2 million) artistic lighting project to enhance the visual appeal of several iconic historical buildings and structures, aiming to promote their cultural and architectural significance to locals and tourists alike.

On June 12, the Urban Infrastructure Construction Investment Project Management Board (Ban Hạ tầng) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the architectural lighting project. The initiative will cover a series of preserved sites, including the Thu Ngu Flagpole, Mong Bridge, the City Children's House, Ben Thanh Market, the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, and the Ton Duc Thang Museum.

Nguyen Hoang Anh Dung, Deputy Director of the board, said the nearly VND 50 billion investment is aimed at improving the urban landscape and environment, enhancing cultural and educational experiences for residents, and highlighting the city's distinctive architectural beauty to both domestic and international visitors.

Technically, the lighting system will emphasize key structural details based on surrounding viewpoints, highlighting each building's unique architectural features through contrasts in light and color.

Additionally, the decorative lighting systems will be equipped with programmable scenarios, allowing for changes to accommodate national holidays and major city events.

For Mong Bridge, the project will install 414 artistic LED lights, 200 meters of LED strips, and 12 decorative lamp posts.

At the City Children’s House (including the Traditional House of the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organization and the courtyard with a statue of President Ho Chi Minh with children), the lighting installation includes 550 artistic LED units, 362 meters of LED strips, and 64 decorative lamp posts.

The Ho Chi Minh City Museum will feature 346 LED units, 10 meters of LED strips, and 9 decorative lamp posts.

Tuan Kiet