The intense showdown between Finland and China turned Da Nang into a hot destination, attracting a large influx of tourists during the summer.

Chairman of the Da Nang People's Committee, Le Trung Chinh, emphasized that since 2008, the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) has become a distinct and captivating event, drawing tourists to the city.

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Chairman of the Da Nang People's Committee, Le Trung Chinh, presented awards to the champion and runner-up teams of DIFF 2024. Photo: Nghia Vo.

The Da Nang Department of Tourism reported that the fireworks festival significantly boosted the city's tourism sector. Preliminary statistics indicate that there were 455 flights to Da Nang in the three days leading up to the final night of the DIFF 2024. On July 12 alone, there were 162 flights to the city, marking a more than 40% increase compared to regular days.

On the day of the final (July 13), the number of guests registered at accommodation facilities in the city exceeded 90,000 (including about 30,000 international guests). The occupancy rate of rooms reached over 95%. Additionally, tickets for the fireworks show, with a seating capacity of over 10,000, sold out several days in advance.

According to the organizers, DIFF 2024 involved hundreds of billions of VND in investment across all stages, taking nearly a year of planning, preparation, and organization, with contributions from approximately 2,000 people. Over the course of more than a month and five nights of competition, the DIFF 2024 has established itself as the focal point of an explosive summer in Da Nang, helping the city become an attractive tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors.

Chairman Le Trung Chinh stated: "Since its inception in 2008, the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival has become a unique and captivating event for the city. Additionally, the city continuously reinvents itself with new cultural and tourism products, ensuring that every visitor experiences the festive and vibrant atmosphere that permeates this beautiful and dynamic coastal city."

Highlights from the Grand Finale performances of China and Finland:

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Named "Dazzling Da Nang," the performance by the Chinese team inspired the beauty and love for Da Nang, featuring groundbreaking music that combines strong Chinese influences with the vibrant essence of Western culture.

The rhythm of the fireworks constantly changed through each segment, creating an emotional light show by the team.

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Contrary to the traditional and explosive style of the Chinese team, the Finnish fireworks team made Da Nang's summer night even "hotter" with their modern and energetic performance.
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The Finnish fireworks team performed to the backdrop of famous European and American songs and film scores.
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The Finnish team captivated the audience with fireworks techniques both in the sky and on the water, creating incredibly unique effects.
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The performance by the Finnish fireworks team was highly praised for its exceptional quality.
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The banks of the Han River became more radiant thanks to the emotional performance by the Finnish team.
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With their convincing performance, the Finnish fireworks team became the champion of DIFF 2024.

At the finale, the jury awarded the "Creative" prize to the French team for their impressive qualifying round performance. The Italian team received the "Most Loved by Audience" award.

With such impressive displays and the creative use of fireworks, the DIFF 2024 successfully cemented its status as a highlight of Da Nang's vibrant summer, attracting a large number of tourists and enhancing the city's reputation as a premier tourist destination.

Ho Giap