Hosts Da Nang deliver stunning fireworks display at DIFF 2025

Taking place along the eastern bank of the Han River, a major landmark of Da Nang city, DIFF 2025 has attracted 10 teams from Finland, Poland, Canada, China, Portugal, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea, Italy, and hosts Vietnam.

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Hosts Da Nang (Vietnam 1) play Finland on May 31 evening, the opening day of the competition on the theme of Legacy of Culture.

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The performance by the host team, Da Nang, deliver a powerful and spirited greeting to locals and tourists on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the city’s liberation.

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For over 20 minutes, more than 5,000 fireworks simultaneously soar into the sky, intertwining with music to create a grand symphony of light.

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The four chapters of the show - Harmony - Tribute - Integration - Pioneering & Glory - tell the story of Vietnamese culture reaching out to the world.

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The opening chapter features precisely programmed firework effects timed to the international soundtracks Bonjour Vietnam, Titanium, and Top of the Rock, painting a picture of a vibrant, globally integrated, and ever-developing city.

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In the next chapter, beloved national imagery appears against the music City of Light and Glory, drawing gasps of admiration from the audience.

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The emotional peak comes when fireworks form the shape of Ngũ Hành Sơn (Marble Mountains), a local tourist attraction, in the night sky, blending with ocean waves, that delivers a message of connection and identity from the coastal city.

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Each chapter offers a deeply meaningful slice of the story, from traditional identity to aspirations of global reach, from national pride to a spirit of dynamic innovation.

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The image of the Marble Mountains illuminates the night sky over the Han River, a striking symbol.

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The festival will feature six official competition nights, each with distinctive theme such as Legacy of Culture; The Art of Creativity; The Path of Unity; Sustainable Development; Powered by Innovation: and The New Rising Era.

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Two best performing teams will be selected for the final night on July 12. According to the organizing board, DIFF 2025 promises to be the biggest, longest and most spectacular fireworks season in history.