Be captivated by the light show on the Han River.

The spectacular fireworks display on the opening night of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival DIFF 2026 further affirmed the festival's international standing.

The Chinese team delivered an impressive and visually stunning performance. Photo: NGOC HA - QUOC TUAN.

Sharing a common theme of "Nature," the teams from Da Nang and China skillfully chose to tell their stories through the art of light, illuminating the night sky of Da Nang.

Captivating the audience's emotions completely.

The Da Nang team opened with a story about the beauty of Vietnam's nature, from its rich heritage sites to a message about environmental protection and a green future. The fireworks display continuously shifted colors, interspersed with dazzling grand displays and emotionally charged moments of silence, leading the audience from admiration for the beauty of nature to reflection on their responsibility to preserve the green planet.

According to experts, the combination of innovative and increasingly refined techniques along with emotional elements has helped the Da Nang team create performances that have been considered rich in the team's identity for many years.

Meanwhile, the Jiangxi Yangfeng Art Fireworks Display Co., Ltd (China) continued to demonstrate the class of the reigning champion with their performance of "Flower of the Orient." Their strengths in staging techniques, the ability to synchronize fireworks with music , and high-quality smokeless firework effects combined to create a spectacular display.

Spectators were amazed to witness incredibly sophisticated fireworks effects resembling bamboo and rice stalks… The graceful, dense layers of fireworks, constantly changing in form and color, transformed the sky over the Han River into a mesmerizing Eastern painting.

In particular, the appearance of the song "Vietnam's Quintessence" in the performance created an unexpected highlight. The familiar sound of Vietnam resonated like a warm welcome from the competing team. The finale, with its "wolf howling" fireworks effect combined with hundreds of continuously exploding firecrackers, left the audience exclaiming, "It was more than spectacular!"

The performance received enthusiastic applause from the audience. The high-class performance by the Chinese representative showed that they remain a strong contender for a spot in the final.

“I’ve watched DIFF a few times and I’m really impressed with the changes in the Da Nang team this year. Their performance felt more engaging and the technique was much better. The Chinese team’s performance was incredibly emotional, befitting the level of the reigning champions,” shared Mr. Than Anh Viet, a tourist from Hue city.

Activate the vibrant festive season.

Composer Nguyen Duc Trinh, President of the Vietnam Musicians Association and a member of the DIFF 2026 judging panel, believes that the two teams performing on the opening night were quite successful. Each team's music selection was excellent; the music, even individual notes, perfectly matched the lighting effects of the fireworks and closely adhered to the theme of the competition. This is likely a factor contributing to the increasing appeal of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival to both domestic and international audiences.

The Da Nang team was praised for having many new technical and musical elements in their performance compared to last year. Photo: NGOC HA - QUOC TUAN.

“The opening night was quite successful and full of surprises and new performances from the two competing teams. In the coming nights, I think the audience will witness other spectacular performances from the remaining teams, especially those participating in DIFF for the first time,” shared musician Nguyen Duc Trinh.

After 14 editions, the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival has become a brand, contributing to promoting the image of Da Nang as a tourist destination. The spectacular performance on the opening night officially kicked off the 2026 fireworks festival season.

Andrew, a tourist from the United States, said this was his first time witnessing the fireworks festival in Da Nang and he was amazed by its grandeur. “It was an incredible spectacle, the fireworks illuminating the river, brilliant and poetic. It’s hard to express my feelings in words about this beauty. I will definitely return for next year’s festival and will recommend DIFF to my friends,” Andrew expressed.

With the DIFF 2026 event as a catalyst, the number of visitors to Da Nang increased impressively over the past weekend. On May 29th and 30th, the total number of domestic and international flights to Da Nang was 323, an increase of approximately 14% compared to the same period in 2025 and a 9% increase compared to the average frequency in May. The number of visitors at tourist areas and attractions in Da Nang during the opening of DIFF 2026 is estimated to reach over 145,000, a 20% increase compared to the same period.

According to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the number of guests served by accommodation establishments on May 30th was estimated at 91,700, an increase of 17.5% compared to the opening night last year. The high-end accommodation segment was favored by tourists. The occupancy rate of 4-5 star and equivalent establishments was estimated at 75%. The area along the Han River and the coast had a very high occupancy rate, estimated at 95% (many accommodation establishments located on the Han River waterfront and along the coast were fully booked early, estimated at 98-100%).

The harmonious blend of fireworks, music, technology, and art transformed the opening night of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival DIFF 2026 into a spectacular visual feast on the banks of the Han River, marking the beginning of a vibrant festival season for Da Nang city.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/man-nhan-cung-nghe-thuat-anh-sang-tren-song-han-3338873.html