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Quang Ninh to launch weekly fireworks shows every Friday and Saturday

The Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee has approved a proposal by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, allowing Ha Long Sun Co., Ltd. to organize high-altitude fireworks displays at three designated locations across the province on every Friday and Saturday from July 4, 2025 to January 1, 2026.

Sun Carnival Square – the venue for Quang Ninh’s weekly fireworks displays.

According to the plan, the fireworks shows will be held every Friday and Saturday night, starting from July 4, 2025, through January 1, 2026.

Each show will run from 9:30 PM to 9:45 PM and will feature 2,100 low-level and 1,000 high-altitude fireworks.

Main display sites include the Ha Long International Cruise Port and Sun Carnival Square (Bai Chay ward). On special holidays and national events, additional shows will be held at October 30 Square (Ha Long ward).

Visitors can enjoy the unique fireworks show while dining aboard cruise ships on Ha Long Bay

These weekly fireworks displays are expected to become a vibrant new highlight, adding excitement to Quang Ninh’s nighttime tourism offerings during the summer peak and into the year-end festive season.

Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the spectacular fireworks while dining aboard cruises on Ha Long Bay or watching from scenic viewpoints along the bay, creating unforgettable moments in one of Vietnam’s most iconic destinations.

The initiative is also a meaningful celebration of a historic milestone: Quang Ninh’s official launch of its new two-tier local government model on July 1, 2025. It further looks ahead to the grand commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025).

Source: Quang Ninh Online – english.baoquangninh.vn – Jul 3, 2025

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“Legacy of Culture” illuminates Da Nang’s Han River

On Saturday evening, the sky above the Han River shimmered with vibrant colors as the host team Da Nang – Viet Nam and the reigning champions JoHo Pyro Professional Fireworks AB from Finland kicked off the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2025. Under the theme “Legacy of Culture”, each fireworks display told a story – a slice of emotion that touched the hearts of the audience.

The Han River sparkled brilliantly on the opening night of DIFF 2025

The host team from Da Nang – Viet Nam captivated the audience with an emotional and pride-filled performance, featuring a creatively choreographed fireworks display on international music such as ‘Bonjour Viet Nam’, ‘Titanium’, and ‘Top of the Rock’, painting a picture of a dynamic, globally connected, and ever-evolving city.

In 20 minutes, more than 5,000 fireworks lit up the sky in perfect harmony with the music, creating a magnificent symphony of light that delivered a powerful message of celebration to locals and visitors alike, marking the 50th anniversary of Da Nang’s Liberation.

The host team’s fireworks display was divided into four chapters: Fusion, Tribute, Integration, and Pioneering and Glory, narrating Viet Nam’s cultural journey to the global stage. IN PHOTO: Da Nang’s performance as seen from a riverside hotel along the Han River

From shimmering rain-like effects and soft color transitions to cascading fireworks and powerful simultaneous bursts that swept across the sky like crashing waves, the audience was swept away in a wave of emotions — from quiet reflection to explosive exhilaration

Following the performance of the host team Da Nang – Viet Nam, the JoHo Pyro Professional Fireworks AB team (Finland) – the reigning champion of DIFF 2024 brought to DIFF 2025 a performance called: “Nordic Lights”.

The performance by the reigning champion of DIFF 2024 delivered an intense atmosphere, echoing the fierce spirit of Northern Europe. With fiery pop and rock tracks like ‘Diamond Eyes’, ‘Liar’, and ‘Heroes Are Calling’, the audience was drawn into a powerful emotional journey — a story of a people forged amid icy seas and thousands of remote islands.

The first volleys of fireworks burst forth like crashing waves, surging ashore in rapid succession, then suddenly softened to the haunting melody of ‘Stormskärs Maja’ — a Nordic ballad that evoked images of wooden boats drifting silently through the Baltic Sea mist. Water fireworks — the signature technique that secured Finland’s victory at last year’s DIFF — once again took center stage, reimagined with remarkable creativity.

A special highlight of the performance was Finland’s unexpected use of Vietnamese songs such as ‘Bong Phu Hoa’ and ‘Vu Tru Co Bay’ which delighted the audience and added a surprising cultural connection to the show.

Team Finland impressed with a series of high-altitude fireworks launched in rapid succession. The sky lit up with brilliant streaks of green, violet-blue, and vibrant pink, flashing like the aurora borealis – the mesmerizing natural phenomenon of the Nordic region, transporting the audience to the icy skies of Lapland.

Source: Da Nang Today – baodanang.vn – Jun 1, 2025

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DIFF 2025: All you need to know

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) in 2025 shines as one of the prominent and much-anticipated events in the summer in the central coastal city. This year’s festival gathers 10 excellent teams from Asia, Europe and America in 6 nights of performances, along with a wide range of captivating sideline activities. All promise to bring a more brilliant summer than ever to the city.

A fireworks performance at DIFF 2024

What is the theme of the festival?

The DIFF 2025 has “Da Nang – The New Rising Era” as its theme. The theme is not only symbolic but also reflects the spirit of innovation and strong development of Da Nang in the current period. With creative fireworks performances, this year’s festival will combine traditional cultural elements with modern trends, opening a new era for the city.

When is the festival?

Fireworks nights will be held every Saturday evening from May 31 – July 12, (except July 5). The opening night will take place on the evening of May 31 and the grand finale will be on the evening of July 12. Each competition night will have its own theme, creating diversity and freshness throughout the festival.

Where is it held?

The Han River port site will be the main location of the fireworks displays with a main stage and viewers’ stands along sidewalk of Tran Hung Dao Street opposite the port.

What teams will compete in festival?

This year’s fireworks festival will see the participation of 10 teams from 9 countries, namely Viet Nam, Finland, England, Portugal, Poland, South Korea, Italy, Canada and China. Notably, this is the first year that two teams from the host Viet Nam have competed at DIFF. In addition to the familiar name of the Da Nang Fireworks team, there will be an additional fireworks team called Z121 Vina Pyrotech – Viet Nam Ministry of Defence.

Competition schedule and themes of nights

Fireworks nights will be held every Saturday evening in the following weeks (with a one-week break before the final night), featuring themes and participating teams as follows:

Night 1 (May 31): Cultural quintessence – Viet Nam 1 (Da Nang) vs. Finland

Night 2 (June 7): Creative Arts – Viet Nam 2 vs. Poland

Night 3 (June 14): Connecting Journeys – Canada vs. China

Night 4 (June 21): Sustainable Development – Portugal vs. the UK

Night 5 (June 28): Leading Technology – South Korea vs. Italy

Night 6 (July 12): Embracing the New Era – Grand Final.

Each night is not only a competition between two talented fireworks teams, but also features a creative artistic performances showcasing the combination of culture and modern technology.

Highlights of DIFF2025

* DIFF 2025 promises to be the longest and largest fireworks season in the history of DIFF with the most performance nights and participating teams ever.

* Each night will be considered to be a lively live concert with popular domestic and international artists, combined with fireworks, music, and state-of-the-art technology, offering guests an experience that exceeds expectations.

* Augmented reality (AR) will be integrated into the app, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in a world of endless imagination and creativity alongside the Da Nang fireworks sky, creating a powerful ripple effect. Through these unique technological effects, this year’s fireworks experience promises to be elevated to a whole new level.

* Aside from fireworks performances, DIFF 2025 will feature a wide range of cultural events, and exciting music and entertainment activities, all aiming to create a vibrant festival atmosphere, and attracting a large number of visitors to the city.

Source: Da Nang Today – baodanang.vn – May 12, 2025 

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Fireworks to light up Ho Chi Minh City skies on April 30

Ho Chi Minh City will organize fireworks displays at 30 locations on the evening of April 30 to mark the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2025).

Ho Chi Minh City plans to launch fireworks at 30 locations on April 30 to celebrate the National Reunification Day.

Specifically, fireworks displays are scheduled to take place from 9:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at two high-altitude and 28 low-altitude locations across districts, towns and Thu Duc City.

The two high-altitude firework performance will take place at the Sai Gon River crossing tunnel area (in Thu Duc City) and Ben Duoc Memorial Temple (Cu Chi District).

Meanwhile, 28 low -level fireworks avenues include: Giong junction (Hoc Mon district); Ben venom memorial temple (Thu Duc City); Memorial Memorial Martyrs Sac (Can Gio District); An Phu Dong war zone (District 12); Lang Le Cultural Park (Binh Chanh District); Binh Tri Dong residential area (Binh Tan district); Thong Nhat Hall and Ba Son Bridge (District 1); Thanh Da peninsula (Binh Thanh district); Tan Thuan Bridge (District 4); North West Industrial Park (Cu Chi District); Cultural Park in Go Vap District; People’s Committee of Nha Be district; Administrative center of District 7; Dam Sen Cultural Park (District 11); Binh Dien Market (District 8); Resettlement area 38ha Tan Son Nhat (District 12); An Binh area (Tan Phu district); and Binh Phu Park (District 6).

In addition, some locations on barges in the Rach Chiec area, the Saigon River area, the Van Phuc Urban Area, and Ben Bach Dang wharf will host firework displays. 

Ho Chi Minh City also organizes high-altitude fireworks displays for two consecutive Saturday evenings (April 19 and April 26) to serve people and tourists. The shooting time is from 9:30 p.m. to 9:40 p.m. at Sai Gon Riverside Park (Thu Duc City).

The national-level celebration and a military-civilian parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025) will begin at 6:30 am on April 30 along Le Duan Street and key city routes in the southern metropolis.

The ceremony will feature a 30-minute art performance, flag-saluting, speeches by top leaders and representatives of war veterans and young people. It will be followed by the parade and a symbolic release of balloons and doves.

The full dress rehearsals on Le Duan Street (HCMC) are scheduled on April 18 and 22.

Joint drills for the armed forces will be held on April 11 and 15 at Air Regiment 935 in Bien Hoa City. Full-dress rehearsals for the military parade are set for April 18 and 22 along Le Duan Street in downtown HCMC. These are being directed by the General Staff of the Viet Nam People’s Army.

Source: VGP – en.baochinhphu.vn – Apr 11, 2025