As a grand-scale event first organized in Vietnam, " The First Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2023" holds strong appeal for tourism businesses and positively impacts the waterway tourism industry of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The Frist Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2023 welcomes over 100 tourism enterprises offering more than 150 tour programs and promotional packages, catering to both domestic and international tourists.

Within the framework of The First Ho Chi Minh City River Festival, numerous events take place in the "Trên bến dưới thuyền"; space, including boat and vessel parades on the Saigon River, artistic light displays, underwater sports activities, paragliding area, the Flyingboard performances, an expanded traditional boat racing event of the Ho Chi Minh City on the Saigon River, and more, at various entertainment destinations throughout the city. Particularly noteworthy is the "Dòng sông kể chuyện" artistic performance night show with the participation of over 700 performers. This event has drawn tens of thousands of residents and tourists, both domestic and international, who attended in person or watched online through various television and media channels.

On the evening of August 6th, 2023, the captivating artistic program "Dòng sông kể chuyện" unfolded at Saigon Port, as a centerpiece of "The First Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2023." The event is like a comprehensive portrayal of nature and humanity within the embrace of the river's surroundings. It vividly recreates historical stories and reminiscences across generations with a combination of artistic genres from traditional to contemporary.

With meticulous planning by the Organizing Committee and the dedicated rehearsals of the performance team, Saigon Port is illuminated with a LED screen stage was set in the center of the river, inspired by the concept of an "Hòn ngọc viễn đông", the "Dòng sông kể chuyện" night show performance featured a spectacular parade on the water, creating a grand and captivating spectacle. This visual extravaganza stirred up a plethora of emotions for both in-person attendees and those tuning in through television and media channels.

The most impressive aspect of the festival is the numbers that it showcased:

- 700 performers, 2000 diverse costumes.

- A specially designed stage stretching 140 meters in length.

- A fleet of 50 boats, combined with a cutting-edge Flyboard surfing show.

- A dazzling display of 200 synchronized drones illuminating the skies.

- 500 news articles and media features.

And nearly 7,000 audiences gathered at Saigon Port.

The Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2023 enjoys the generous sponsorship and support of Vingroup Corporation and Imex Pan Pacific Group (IPPG).

With a diverse array of novel activities, "The First Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2023" solidifies its role as a premier tourism event in Vietnam and the region.