Da Nang to host international fireworks festival in June

Themed “Danang – The New Rising Era,” the festival, which will take place from May 31 to July 12, is expected to be the most intense competition yet, bringing together top-tier teams from the world's leading fireworks hubs.

Fireworks displayed by the German team in 2024 (Photo: VNA)
Fireworks displayed by the German team in 2024 (Photo: VNA)

Da Nang (VNA) – The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025 will feature the highest number of participating teams in its history, the organising committee announced on February 19.

Themed “Danang – The New Rising Era,” the festival, which will take place from May 31 to July 12, is expected to be the most intense competition yet, bringing together top-tier teams from the world's leading fireworks hubs.

Marking the 50th anniversary of Da Nang’s liberation, the festival symbolises a turning point, highlighting the city’s aspirations and determination in the new era. It reflects Da Nang’s vision for prosperous growth and its ongoing efforts to secure a prominent position on the global tourism map.

DIFF 2025 will be the longest and largest fireworks festival to date, featuring six nights of spectacular displays with the participation of 10 teams from Vietnam, Finland, the UK, Portugal, Poland, the Republic of Korea (RoK), Italy, Canada, and China. This year, Vietnam will send two teams to the event, namely the Da Nang Fireworks Team and a team from Z121 Vina Pyrotech, a company under the Ministry of National Defence.

Despite being a newcomer, Z121 Vina Pyrotech is expected to be a strong contender, boasting nearly 30 years of experience in fireworks manufacturing and exports.

The Danang Fireworks Team will kick off the competition against the reigning champion of DIFF 2024 – Finland’s Joho Pyro Professional Fireworks AB. The Finnish team is expected to deliver a dazzling show featuring special aquatic fireworks and unique lighting effects.

Z121 Vina Pyrotech will face Poland’s Firma Rodzinna - Surex, a team known for its emotional fireworks displays fully synchronized to music. In 2023, Poland won the Most Creative Award, and in 2024, they impressed audiences with their classic, artistic firework formations.

The remaining six teams are also actively preparing unique and breathtaking performances.

DIFF 2025 promises a series of spectacular fireworks displays, delivering a world-class entertainment experience by blending arts, music, sports, and cutting-edge technology.

Over the past 12 years, the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival has become an unique brand of the city by the Han river, earning the title of City of Fireworks. The event helps Da Nang enter further into the international arena, becoming an attractive tourist destination of global stature./.

VNA

See more

SCOVA Vice Chairman Nguyen Manh Dong speaks at the press briefing (Photo: baochinhphu.vn)

SCOVA unveils OV lineup for upcoming major celebrations

The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will organise a lineup of activities for overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in the second quarter of this year, aiming to connect them with the homeland.

A performance at the Vietnam Culture Day in Tyumen city, Rusia (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam Culture Day held in Tyumen, Russia

Andrei Vadimovich, Deputy Governor of Tyumen oblast, praised the Vietnam Culture Day as a meaningful event and a valuable opportunity for local people to learn more about Vietnam’s culture and people, contributing to fostering bilateral cooperation and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

Amandine Dabat (left) - the fifth-generation descendant of King Ham Nghi and visitors contemplate paintings by King Ham Nghi. (Photo: VNA)

Paintings by exiled King Ham Nghi on display in Hue

King Ham Nghi's paintings uniquely combine his artistic talent and love for the country. Through his art, he expressed his homesickness. His paintings also contain a 'hidden resistance' to oppression during his exile.

Vietnamese artists in the parade. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam joins int’l parade in China’s Macau

Vietnamese artists joined an international parade marking the 26th anniversary of Macau’s return to China took place on March 23. This is a key opportunity to promote Vietnamese culture and traditional attire.

At Sen village, Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district, Nghe An province. (Photo: kinhtedothi.vn)

Photo exhibition on “ASEAN countries and people” scheduled for May

According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the exhibition is expected to add a meaningful artistic event to the Lang Sen Festival. It is also hoped to enhance cultural exchanges and provide an opportunity for art enthusiasts to appreciate outstanding photographic works by photographers from ASEAN countries.

Delegates cut the ribbon at the opening of the Thai-Vietnamese Cultural Food Street in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. (Photo: VNA)

Thai-Vietnamese cultural food street launched in Nakhon Phanom

Governor Pratya highlighted the food street’s role in boosting the local economy and attracting tourists. He noted that alongside landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh Memorial and the Thai-Vietnamese Cultural Street Gate, it further strengthens ties with Vietnamese localities.

The match between Vietnamese fighter Quang Van Minh and RoK fighter Park Yeong Jun. (Photo: VNA)

AFC 37 showdown brings top MMA fighters to Vietnam

As the first event of 2025 for Angel’s Fighting Championship (AFC), one of Asia’s leading MMA leagues, AFC 37 featured seven matches, including two Vietnamese fighters Quang Van Minh and Le Van Tuan, who have made their mark in domestic competitions.