Member of the Australian fireworks team (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA)- Fireworks teams from Australia and Italy are carefully preparing for their shows themed “Conquer Dreams”on June 17 atthe ongoing Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2023 in the centralcity of Da Nang.
They both are strong teams, with Australia the champion of the 2015 event, and Italywinning the title in 2017 and 2018.
DamianoBaraido, leader of the Italian team said that his team are very excited aboutthe theme “The World Without Distance" of DIFF 2023, adding that the event conveys a message thatdespite the differences in language, skin colour, and ethnicity, everyone can connectwith each other.
Members of the Italian team (Photo: VNA)
The team are confident in their performance, Damiano Baraidosaid, noting that he and teammates will innovate the lighting effects through new techniques to provide more spectacularperformances.
Meanwhile, Christian Anthony Howard from the Australian team said his team have brought with them new ideas, newproducts as well as new remixes with great tunes.
Members of both teamssaid that they are impressed by the beauty of Da Nang as well as the hospitalityof local people.
After three years of hiatus, over 5,000fireworks enthusiasts were once again able to witness the magnificent displaysof light and sound along the Han River, creating a dazzling"feast" for the eyes.
This year's festival features teams from the UK,Poland, Canada, France, Finland, Australia, Italy, and Vietnam, all of whichhave a long-standing tradition in the art of firework displays. These teamswill come together to tell stories through light, music, and the soaringheights of artistic expression and emotions, promising to deliver unforgettablesurprises and impressions.
Da Nang is the only locality in Vietnam to host afireworks festival, making it a magnet for the best fireworks producers fromaround the world each year since 2008. It has been building a "FireworksFestival City" reputation to promote it as a top destination in centralVietnam and Asia.
The DIFF has helped the city win recognition as Asia’s Leading Festival & Event Destination in 2016 and 2022 by the World Travel Awards./.
