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Da Nang int’l fireworks festival to open in June

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2019, themed “Stories by the Rivers”, will take place in the central city of Da Nang from June 1 – July 6, announced the municipal People’s Committee and real estate developer Sun Group during a press conference on March 19.
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Da Nang (VNA) – The Da Nang InternationalFireworks Festival 2019, themed “Stories by the Rivers”, will take place in thecentral city of Da Nang from June 1 – July 6, announced the municipal People’sCommittee and real estate developer Sun Group during a press conference onMarch 19.

Teams will come together for a pyrotechnic competition infive nights themed “Origin”, “Seed”, “Love”, “Colours” and “Going out to Sea”,which will be live broadcast on Vietnam Television channel.

The opening ceremony on June 1 will see the competitionbetween Vietnam and Russia, followed by Brazil and Belgium on June 8, Finlandand Italy on June 15, the UK and China on June 22.

The best two teams will compete in the finale night on July6.

Audiences will be also treated to music performances byVietnamese leading artists.

A flashmob dance competition will also be held across thecountry with qualifying, semi-final and final rounds.

A street festival is scheduled for May 26 – July 7 alongBach Dang street.

Speaking at the press conference, Vice Chairman of themunicipal People’s Committee Le Trung Chinh said the festival is expected tomaintain the city’s status as the most attractive tourist destination in thecountry and the region.-VNA
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