Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – Thehighly anticipated Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) will lightup the skies of the central coast again this summer, promising to continue entertaining visitors from all overthe world with dazzling "sensory feasts" under thetheme "Made in Unity - Connecting Continents, Radiating Globally".
Under a plan to hold the event issued on March 23, Sun Group will continueto co-organise and sponsor the event alongside the Da Nang municipal People'sCommittee.
Scheduledfor June 8-July 13 at the Han river fireworks stage, the DIFF will feature eight teams, including seven from France, Italy, the US, Germany, Poland, China, andFinland, and a Vietnamese team from Da Nang. Notably, Germany, China, and theUS will be making their DIFF debuts, promising to bring manysurprises with their spectacular performances.
At DIFF 2023 (Photo: VNA) The DIFF2024 will leave a remarkable imprint in its 12 years of performances, and is expectedto achieve numerous dazzling successes and garner affection from friends acrosscontinents. Its theme also sends out a message of a world of peace, friendship, and humanity, and honours values that inspire communities.
Accordingly, the opening night is set to take place on June 8evening, titled "Made of Unique Culture - Essence of Culture”, featuringan inaugural match between the Vietnamese team and the reigning champion ofDIFF 2023 - France. Subsequent nights will witness competitive matches betweenthe teams of Italy – US (June 15) (Made of Nature Wisdom - Natural Masterpieces),Germany - Poland (June 22) (Made of Love Inspiration - Magical Love), China -Finland (June 29) (Made of Fairy Tales - Enchanted World), with the grandfinale scheduled for July 13, entitled "Made of Young Generation – Beat ofthe Future". As usual, each fireworks team will have20-22 minutes to perform.
The opening night and grand finale will be broadcast live at8:10 PM on the Vietnam Television’s VTV1 channel, allowingaudiences nationwide to witness the spectacle.
This year, the champion team will receive 20,000 USD, alongwith a trophy and a certificate. The runner-up will be awarded 10,000 USD, atrophy and a certificate. This year, the audience once again has a say inwho takes home the "Most Favorite Team" award, voted through onlinechannels, with a prize of5,000 USD, a trophy and a certificate.
In its most recent edition in 2023 summer, DIFF emerged as amagnet drawing tourists to Da Nang, propelling the city's tourism industry toremarkable heights following the COVID-19 pandemic. Statistics revealed thatduring the festival in June 2023, the total number of overnight guests reachednearly 706,000, up 34.1% annually. Room occupancy rates consistently reached70%, and accommodation and dining revenue amounted to 1.874 trillion VND (78 million USD). Thenumber of flights to Da Nang surged to 150 per day, or 1.5 times thedaily average.
Crowds on Han river banks to watch a fireworks show (Photo: VNA) Complementing the main event, DIFF 2024 willoffer a variety of side attractions throughout the city on a large scale.Exhibitions, art performances, and cultural events will provide additionalentertainment options for visitors. Renowned tourist destinations like SunWorld Ba Na Hills and Asia Park will also host special events and festivals,further enriching the visitors' experience. To kick off this year's festivitieswith a bang, the organisers have planned a unique opening act, with a show of extreme sports art Jetski & Flyboards performedby Australian producer H2O. This promises to be a highlight that willmake DIFF 2024 completely different from the previous editions.
The return of the DIFF marks a significant milestone inpositioning this beautiful coastal city on the global tourism map. DIFF 2024 isexpected to continue as a highlight, offering a sumptuous "summerfeast" and attracting tourists from far and wide to the city by the Han river,contributing to its transformation into a global convergence point, a"premier event destination and festival hub in Asia" as recognised twiceby the World Travel Awards./.
