A spectacular opening night for the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2023: A feast of sound and light.

In his opening remarks, Chairman of the Da Nang City People's Committee Le Trung Chinh emphasized that this year's Da Nang International Fireworks Festival is a special event, being held again after a three-year interruption due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so that everyone can enjoy memorable moments together by the Han River tonight.

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2023, with the overarching theme "A World Without Borders," is expected to be a bridge that helps break down all barriers, allowing everyone to enjoy artistic values ​​and cultural beauty together, and to strive towards the aspiration of peace and prosperity.

With teams from the United Kingdom, Poland, Canada, France, Finland, Australia, Italy, and Vietnam competing according to themes for each night's performance: "Peace for Humanity," "Love Without Borders," "Conquering Dreams," and "Dance of Nature," DIFF 2023 is a gathering of representatives from countries with long-standing traditions in the art of fireworks display. Together, they will tell stories through light, music, and the sublime interplay of art and emotion, delivering unforgettable surprises and impressions.

On the opening night, the Vietnamese and Finnish teams kicked off their fireworks competition with the theme "Peace for Humanity," painting a vivid picture of friendship, solidarity, peace, and happiness; and simultaneously taking the audience on a sublime journey through masterpieces of light, music, and art.

Besides the fireworks displays between competing teams, the accompanying events, which are meticulously planned and feature engaging content, will add color and create new, unique experiences for locals and tourists throughout the festival. From the stage and music to the artistic elements of the program, everything highlights the main theme of this year's festival, guiding the audience through various emotions, leading them towards a story of unity, peace, and hope for a brighter future after the difficulties of the pandemic.

Phuong Thao is an editor at Travellive magazine. She is passionate about traveling and enjoys capturing moments with her camera in every place she visits. Travel, art, and lifestyle are Phuong Thao's favorite writing topics.

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