The park is home to a huge statue of the city’s founding father, Ho Chi Minh. The People’s Committee has issued an edict saying that pavements must be left clear for pedestrians. The order noted that eating and drinking near public monuments was disrespectful and spoilt the atmosphere for tourists.
Street market stalls as well as the likes of antisocial behaviour and using horns are also included in the list of taboos on the new People’s Committee list. The effective date for compliance was 18 April 2016 and patrols have been authorised to deal with violators.
A new seven-metre statue of Ho Chi Minh was unveiled in City Hall Park last year to mark the 125th anniversary of his birth. The landmark street of Nguyen Hue runs down the west side of the park and was designated as a pedestrian precinct at the same time. The image of Ho Chi Minh’s statue was supplied by Xinhua.
Ho Chi Minh bans pavement food stalls around City Hall Park
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City authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have slapped a ban on dining and drinking in the downtown area of the city. They say that food and drink vendors are no longer allowed to set up stalls in the environs of the park at the front of City Hall.