Vietnamese celebrate 50th anniversary of end of the Vietnam War

By Nga Pham,

Leila Fadel

Published April 30, 2025 at 4:48 AM EDT

People in Vietnam are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on Wednesday in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon.

Nga Pham

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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