Following a project developed by Da Nang's relevant agencies to develop festive and cultural activities along the banks of the Han River, 12 new activities will be organised.  In particular, Bach Dang street will be the venue for 8 of the new activities.

A permanent stage for traditional arts performances will be built, and 'Bai Choi' (singing while acting as playing cards) is expected to be held on it first.  A multi-functional stage for musical and vaudeville performances and other activities will also be constructed.

In addition, there will be book festivals and photo exhibitions, more displays of marble sculptures from the Non Nuoc Marble Carving Village, and tours of the Dien Hai Citadel for visitors.

A vibrant part of the Bach Dang Street promenade

On Tran Hung Dao street, the focus will be on installing an outdoor stage near the eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge, and there will be an appeal to the general public for the cost of installation.  Also, a stage for public arts performances and musical contests will be installed.

Importance will also be attached to upgrading the rituals at the Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple on 15 Ha Thi Than street in Son Tra District's An Hai Tay Ward into an annual city festival.

In addition, heed will be paid to organising other exciting cultural and musical activities, including chamber music performances, solo performances on musical instruments, and hip-hop dancing.

Municipal People's Committee Vice Chairman Dang Viet Dung gave instructions to local relevant agencies on how to promote the efficiency of the project consistent with the practical requirements.  He stressed the need for them to select suitable festive and cultural activities and entertainment programmes along the banks of the Han River in order to avoid boredom for locals and visitors.

The Vice Chairman said that over recent years, festive and cultural activities along the banks of the Han River have been attracting a great deal of attention from locals and visitors, especially in the evenings. 

However, he said that most of these activities have been operated spontaneously with a lack of professionalism.  As a result, the banks of the Han River are now in urgent need of suitable plans for spaces for the organisation of local festive and cultural activities.

Mr Dung urged the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and local relevant agencies to finalise the project during October in order to implement it next year.