Da Nang (VNA) - China’s Jiangxi Yangfeng Art Fireworks Display and Portugal’s Macedos Pirotecnia have secured places in the final of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026, organisers announced on June 28.
The two teams were selected by the the jury of DIFF 2026 after the qualifying rounds, based on criteria including concept and theme, creativity, pyrotechnic effects, synchronisation between music and fireworks, overall performance quality, and audience impact.
Jiangxi Yanfeng Art Fireworks Display from China, the defending champion of DIFF 2025, impressed with its performance titled “Flower of the Orient,” while Portugese team stood out with an artistic presentation that seamlessly blended music and visual effects. Notably, during the “Vision” themed night, the Portuguese team drew attention for recreating the image of Vietnam’s bamboo groves set to the song Dong mau Lac Hong.
Also on June 28 morning, organizers held a draw to determine the performance order for the final. Accordingly, Portugal will perform first, followed by China under the theme “Connecting Horizons.”
The organisers also announced the DIFF 2026 prize structure, with the champion set to receive 20,000 USD, and the runner-up 10,000 USD. The Audience Choice Award determined by public vote and two additional awards — Most Creative and Most Promising — will each carry a prize of 5,000 USD.
DIFF 2026, jointly organised by the Da Nang People’s Committee and Sun Group, runs from May 30 to July 11 and features 10 teams from China, France, Japan, Italy, Germany, Macao (China), Portugal, Australia, and two teams from Vietnam.
The grand finale will be broadcast live on VTV1 at 8:10 p.m. on July 11./.
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