Da Nang (VNA)♚ – A tourism promotion programme called “EnjoyDa Nang 2023” kicked off on July 28 at Bien Dong (East Sea) park in thecentral city of Da Nang.
The programme taking place until August 1at parks and beaches inthe city aims to attract tourists to the city and bring interesting experiencesfor both local residents and visitors. The programme features a wide range of activities including amusical show on July 29 at East Sea park, a food festival with over 100 local and international dishes, a seriesof nightly art performances, a paragliding tournament "Flying over TienSa" in Son Tra peninsula with the participation of more than 120 pilotsfrom professional paragliding clubs; artistic kite performance with the appearanceof more than 30 kites with unique shapes, vibrant colors. Within the framework of the programme, a marine environment protection festival willbe conducted with activities including environmental clean-up at beaches, apainting exhibition, the display of garbage recycling models, and environmentalprotection workshops./.
The central city of Da Nang will host a series of events in a tourism promotion programme – Wow Da Nang – at pristine beaches and Son Tra Mountain from July 30 to August 1, including amazing festivals in the city this summer.
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The central city of Da Nang has conducted numerous tourism activities so far this year, thus greatly contributing to the local socio-economic development.
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A fashion show at the event. (Photo:VNA) 
