A scene of the Finnish team's performance (Source: diff.vn)

Using state-of-the-art techniques, the eight teams produced spectacular fireworks displays against a background of music telling stories about the rivers, history, culture, and people of their country. Duong The Bang. Director of the Sun Group Joint Stock Company, the organizer of the event, said: “DIFF 2019 marked a turning point in Da Nang’s tourism development with an extravaganza art program called “Sunlight Dance Festival” at Ba Na Hills. The fireworks festival spun off a flashmob competition, a carnival, and many other activities. “

Each night, the spectacular pyrotechnics were accompanied by wonderful musical performances and dazzling light shows on the DIFF 2019 stage beside the Han River. The China team told their stories in 8 chapters using more than 10,000 fireworks. The Finland team beautifully combined light rhythm and music to recount the legend story about hero Lemminkainen. Brazil created a spectacular light show against a background of samba music.

The team from Finland won the Festival trophy in the final round on Sunday with an outstanding fireworks display that stunned the audience with sound effects, fireworks art, and water fireworks. Vi Kien Thanh, Director of the Exhibition, Photography, and Arts Department of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, said: “The competition was a big success. Finland and the UK, the 2 teams that entered the final round were outstanding.”

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival, first held in 2008, has become a popular attraction for Da Nang city. The festival has made Da Nang one of Vietnam’s top tourism destinations and cemented its reputation as the host of one of the world’s top international fireworks festivals.