A sneak peek at Ho Chi Minh City's $57mn circus, multi-purpose performing center complex
A sneak peek at Ho Chi Minh City's $57mn circus, multi-purpose performing center complex
The Phu Tho circus and multi-purpose performing center complex project, which carries a price tag of nearly VND1.4 trillion (US$57.1 million), in District 11, Ho Chi Minh City has taken shape after nearly a year since its commencement.
The under-construction Phu Tho circus and multi-purpose performing center complex project will be the venue for circus and artistic shows, training activities, and cultural and sports events. Photo: Phuong Nhi / Tuoi Tre |
During a project inspection on Saturday, the municipal chairman, Phan Van Mai, set the deadline for the inauguration of the project on April 30, 2025.
He also assigned relevant units to offer free tickets to certain spectators, including children and underprivileged people, from the inauguration time to the end of 2025.
The city will fund performances during the period.
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City kick-started the construction of the Phu Tho circus and multi-purpose performing center complex project in late April last year.
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| The project has a gross floor area of over 31,600 square meters. Photo: Cam Nuong / Tuoi Tre |
The project was envisaged to have two basements, a 12-story circus and multi-purpose performing zone, and a two-story administrative, service, and restaurant block.
Upon completion, the 12-story circus and multi-purpose performing zone will consist of training and practice rooms, a 2,000-seat theater, and an area for circus animal raising and training, among others.
It is among the city’s 50 key projects to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification on April 30, 1975.
In 2023, the city allocated VND290 billion ($11.8 million) to the project, with nearly VND180 billion ($7.3 million) being disbursed.
This year, an additional budget of over VND558 billion ($22.8 million) will be funneled into the project.
