Da Nang (VNA) – Vietnam and Russia performed during the curtain-raiserof the 2019 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival on the Han River on June 1.
The two teams performed music espousing the beauty of the Han River in Da Nang andthe Volga of Russia in the opening performance.
The fireworks festival – the 10th edition since 2008 – features teams fromRussia, Brazil, Belgium, Finland, England, China, Italy and Vietnam lighting upthe Han River from June 1 to July 7.
This year’s event, titled ‘Stories by the Rivers’, sees teams describing thebeauty and culture of typical rivers in their countries during the month-longfestival.
Teams come together for a pyrotechnic competition in five nights themed“Origin”, “Seed”, “Love”, “Colours” and “Going out to Sea”, broadcast live onVietnam Television channel.
Brazil and Belgium will take the stage on June 8.
Three-time champions Italy and Finland will play the third night on June 15,while England and China will perform on June 22.
The top two teams will be selected for the final on July 6.
Last year, Italy’s Martarello clinched the title for the third time afterwinning in 2011 and 2012.
In 2013, the US team Melrose Pyrotechnics took first spot. Canada’s DavisWhysall took the top prize in 2008, while China’s Liuyang Dancing won in 2009.France’s Jacques Couturier Organisation won in 2010.
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival was voted one of the 10 mostimpressive cultural events of 2018 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports andTourism. - VNA
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2019, themed “Stories by the Rivers”, will take place in the central city of Da Nang from June 1 – July 6, announced the municipal People’s Committee and real estate developer Sun Group during a press conference on March 19.
The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2019, themed “Stories by the Rivers”, will take place in the central city of Da Nang from June 1 – July 6.
Teams from Russia, Brazil, Belgium, Finland, England, China, Italy and Vietnam will perform at the 2019 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival on the Han River from June 1 to July 7.
Vietnamese diva My Tam and singer Trong Tan will perform songs espousing the beauty of the Han River in Da Nang and the Volga of Russia in the opening performance of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival on June 1.
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Russia's fireworks performance (Source: VNA) 
