A festival entitled “Danang beach - old destination, new look” was launched at Bien Dong park and the Pham Van Dong beach and in central Da Nang city on April 30.

The six-day festival is featuring a wide and highly entertaining range of cultural activities including “Bai Choi” (singing while acting as playing cards), folk games, photo exhibitions and art performances.

It is also to call on the community to join hands in protecting marine environment and promote the tourism image in the Son Tra peninsular and beaches in the city.

The Son Tra bicycle racing is one of the biggest events during Da Nang beach tourism season this year.

Souvenir booths, tourism and cultural products, consumer goods, food and beverages are plentiful for local residents and visitors.

Competitions and thrilling shows using speedboats and jet-skis, pulling banana boats, parachute surfing, and a swimming competition for sea lovers are also ongoing at the event.

This year’s event will introduce a few new exciting and exotic activities such as bikini flash mob performance, beach volleyball, hip hop dance competition, and bike and kayak racing, for all to enjoy.-VNA