Announcing the two best teams to advance to the DIFF 2026 finals.

(Chinhphu.vn) - On the morning of June 29, the Organizing Committee of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival – DIFF 2026 announced the two best fireworks teams that will compete in the final night on July 11.

Performance by Jiangxi Yangfeng Art Display Co., Ltd ( China )

Accordingly, with unanimous agreement from the judging panel comprising representatives of artists, art experts, and the consulting firm Global2000, the Jiangxi Yangfeng Art Display Co., Ltd (China) and Macedos Pirotecnia (Portugal) teams qualified to compete in the DIFF 2026 final.

The decision was made based on the following criteria for scoring each team's entry: Uniqueness, design ideas, and performance theme; creativity, diversity, and richness of effects and color intensity; music selection and synchronization between music and performance; the ending and quality of the performance; and the emotions and evaluation of the judging panel.

China, the reigning champion of DIFF 2025, continued to assert its position as a world fireworks powerhouse with a performance titled "Oriental Flower," highly praised for its technique, scale, and ability to tell stories through light.

Throughout their performance, the team created multi-layered effects, transforming the sky above the Han River into a vibrant artistic stage with a fast-paced rhythm, constantly changing colors, and emotionally explosive moments. The seamless combination of modern performance technology and creative thinking helped the Chinese team win over both the judges and the large audience.

Meanwhile, the Portuguese team made an impressive comeback after winning the Most Creative award at DIFF 2025. Portugal made their mark with a performance style rich in poetry and artistic flair characteristic of Europe. The fireworks displays were staged like a symphony of light, subtly combining music, color, and rhythm to tell emotionally rich stories.

With the theme "Oriental Flower," the Chinese team's performance was highly praised for its technique, scale, and ability to tell stories through light.

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During the competition night themed "Vision," the Portuguese team impressed by creating a fireworks display in the shape of a Vietnamese bamboo grove, set to the music of "Dong Mau Lac Hong." With their skillful handling of the sky and many innovative effects, the Portuguese team created one of the most highly-rated performances of the season, offering a unique and distinctive visual experience for the audience at DIFF 2026.

Commenting on the two finalist teams, musician Nguyen Duc Trinh, President of the Vietnam Musicians Association and a member of the judging panel, said: "The quality of the competing teams this year is very high, almost every night surprising the judges. The Chinese and Portuguese teams constantly surpass themselves, each time returning with new ideas, techniques, and effects. DIFF has therefore become a playground of creativity, where each season brings something new to the audience."

In the competition night with the theme "Vision," the Portuguese team impressed by creating a fireworks display in the shape of a Vietnamese bamboo grove, set to the music of "Dong Mau Lac Hong."

The Portuguese team delivered a unique visual experience for the audience.

According to the draw for the performance order in the final night, the Portuguese team will perform first and the Chinese team will perform second.

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With the theme "Connecting Horizons," the grand finale promises to deliver spectacular performances, showcasing the vision and aspirations of the city on the Han River.

Immediately after the announcement, the two fireworks teams will have just over 10 days to prepare for the biggest competition of the festival season. The final night will be broadcast live on VTV1 - Vietnam Television at 8:10 PM on July 11th.

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