The
adjustment came as an attempt by the city’s authorities to attract
tourists to Da Nang and encourage them to stay longer in the city.
According to Le Quy Duong, general director of the festival, the
event will be the first of its kind in Vietnam and the longest summer
festival in the country, as well as the biggest firework festival in
Southeast Asian region.
As a major activity of the festival, a firework contest themed
“Shining Marble Mountains” will draw the participation of eight teams
from Switzerland, Japan, the UK, Italy, Austria, Australia, China and
Vietnam, who will perform every Saturday night. The top three teams will
be selected to compete at the final night on June 24.
The competition will be held on a broader scale with the support of a
floating stage and more stage effects than in previous events.
Visitors to the event can not only enjoy brilliant firework displays
but can also take part in a wide range of activities held throughout the
festival, including barefoot runs on sand, a cultural programme
honouring the Cham people’s culture, a cuisine festival, a beer festival
and assorted street carnivals.
The Da Nang City People’s Committee has directed relevant agencies to
make preparations and finalise their plans of organisation in order to
ensure the success of the festival. Measures have also been taken to
raise public awareness of the event as well as to ensure food safety and
social safety and security.
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