Nguyễn Mạnh Cường, deputy chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee, said at the ceremony that the city would continue creating favourable conditions for young people to study, contribute and grow. The event was held on Sunday, October 19, at Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street in downtown HCM City.
The programme included gift presentations, honours for outstanding young people and musical performances.
Cường said the ceremony was an opportunity to look back on the federation’s 70-year history, honour the dedication of former members and reaffirm trust in young people as they work to build the city and the country.
The federation honoured 71 outstanding youth leaders for the 2021-2026 period. They were recognised for contributions to the federation’s work and youth movements, including promoting positive lifestyles, responsibility and dedication to the community.
The federation’s Secretariat also gave 70 gifts to disadvantaged young people. Each gift included items worth VNĐ500,000 and VNĐ1 million in cash. The support came from the Social Welfare Fund of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Committee in HCM City.
The ceremony also launched the HCM City High Tide Response Digital Map. The platform provides information about flooded spots and areas at risk of flooding, helping residents prepare for high tides.
After the official ceremony, the HCM City Youth Concert 2026 was held jointly with Unimedia Vietnam JSC and T Production Co., Ltd.
The concert featured popular young Vietnamese artists whose performances celebrated patriotism and the aspirations of young people.
Thousands of young people attended, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere.
Trần Bảo Hoàng Anh, a concert visitor, said that as a young person devoted to the federation and the Youth Union, she found the Traditional Day meaningful. She said the concert showed other young people that joining the federation can involve many enjoyable activities.
She also praised the atmosphere, saying people had come from different places and shared the lively mood despite a little rain.
Trần Tuấn Kiệt, another participant, said the event was held on a large scale and created youthful energy. He felt that performances by singers popular with young people helped draw residents’ and young people’s attention to the federation’s messages.
Nguyễn Văn Việt, a resident of Thủ Đức Ward, said the concert stirred his patriotic spirit. He felt this year’s programme left a stronger impression and gave young Vietnamese people more motivation.
Sources: Viet Nam News
