Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2023 kicks off
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2023 officially kicked off in the central city of Da Nang on June 2 evening with performances by the Vietnamese and Finnish teams.
The performance of the Vietnamese team (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) - The Da Nang International FireworksFestival (DIFF) 2023 officially kicked off in the central city of Da Nang onJune 2 evening with performances by the Vietnamese and Finnish teams.
After three years of hiatus, over 5,000 fireworksenthusiasts were once again able to witness the magnificent displays of lightand sound along the Han River, creating a familiar and 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.
The host Vietnam took the stage with theirpresentation showcasing a story of peace and friendship under the theme"Da Nang – The Sound of Peace." The Finnish team, on the other hand,expressed intense emotions and deep love for life in their performance centredaround the theme "Igniting the Heart."
The performance of the Finnish team. (Photo: VNA)
Themed “The World Without Distance", thefestival is scheduled to take place from June 2 to July 8.
Da Nang is the only locality in Vietnam to havehosted a fireworks festival, making it a magnet for the best fireworksproducers from around the world each year since 2008. It has been building a"Fireworks Festival City" reputation to promote it as a topdestination in central Vietnam and Asia.
The DIFF has helped the city win recognition asAsia’s Leading Festival & Event Destination in 2016 and 2022 by the WorldTravel Awards./.
Tickets for the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2023 have been sold online to create favourable conditions for local residents and tourists, according to the event’s organisers.
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2023) is expected to be a "symphony of lights" activating a bustling summer tourism season in the central beach city of Da Nang.
Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) on June 1 announced that it will launch VinaPhone 5G service at the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2023) that is scheduled to take place from June 2 to July 8.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The performance of the Vietnamese team (Photo: VNA) 
The performance of the Finnish team. (Photo: VNA) 
