Vietnam and China kick off DIFF 2026 with dazzling displays along the Han River.

DIFF 2026 officially opened in Da Nang, beginning with a spectacular competition between Vietnam and China showcasing cutting-edge fireworks technology.

On the evening of May 30th, the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 (DIFF 2026), organized by the Da Nang City People's Committee in collaboration with Sun Group, officially opened with the theme "Da Nang – Connecting Horizons". Photo: Xuan Hieu

This year, for the first time, the DIFF stage featured a giant mechanical arch system, over 40 meters wide and 10 meters high, considered the largest in the festival's history. Photo: Xuan Hieu

Many modern performance technologies were integrated, such as high-power lasers, 3D LED matrix, Retro Amber lighting system, and multi-layered translucent LED systems, making the artistic performances at the opening night incredibly vibrant. Photo: Xuan Hieu

The opening night of DIFF 2026, themed "Nature," officially began with a spectacular fireworks display between the Da Nang (Vietnam) team and the defending champion, China. Photo: Xuan Hieu

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 continuously shifted colors, interspersed with dazzling grand displays, leading the audience from admiration for the beauty of nature to reflection on the responsibility of preserving the green planet. Photo: Xuan Hieu

The combination of innovative technique and emotional depth helped the Da Nang team create one of their most distinctive performances in recent years. Photo: Xuan Hieu

“I’ve watched DIFF for many years, but I’m really impressed with the changes in the Da Nang team this year. The performance had a rich emotional story and much better technique. I’m placing my hopes on the team reaching the final for the first time in history,” shared Hoang Minh, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, excitedly. Photo: Xuan Hieu

Meanwhile, the Chinese team continued to demonstrate their class as the reigning champions with a performance of "Flower of the Orient". Photo: Xuan Hieu

The Chinese team showcased their strengths in staging techniques, the ability to synchronize fireworks with music , and high-quality smokeless fireworks effects. Photo: Xuan Hieu

The graceful, dense layers of fireworks, constantly changing in form and color, transformed the sky over the Han River into a mesmerizing Eastern painting. Photo: Xuan Hieu

Locals and tourists captured memorable moments before the two teams' performance. Photo: Xuan Hieu

DIFF 2026 is considered the "All-Star" season of the world's fireworks industry, bringing together 10 strong teams from 8 countries and territories, including Vietnam, China, Italy, Germany, Portugal, France, Japan, Macau (China), and Australia. Photo: Xuan Hieu

Following the opening night, the competitions will continue every Saturday evening. The second night will be a showdown between the French fireworks team and Z121 Vina Pyrotech (Vietnam) with the theme "Heritage". Photo: Xuan Hieu

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