In the 2 years since the first implementation of the annual Culture and Urban Civilisation programme in Da Nang, the city has recorded numerous remarkable changes to its socio-economic development. 

A beautiful local street

In particular, the city’s security has been ensured, the number of road traffic accidents has been reduced, and numerous investment projects have been deployed to improve the urban landscape to make the city more attractive to local residents and visitors.

In addition, the local environment has been enhanced significantly, which has been highly appreciated by locals and tourists.  Most notably, various effective measures have been introduced to combat itinerant beggars and street vendors who insist on begging passers-by to buy their goods. 

Furthermore, numerous large-scale cultural projects have been developed to boost the development of this sector.  The city’s architectural projects have been highly applauded by domestic and foreign experts thanks to their environmentally-friendly features and outstanding functions. 

An impressive Tuong (classical drama) performance at the Nguyen Hien Dinh Tuong Theatre

One of the most positive changes is that the majority of local residents now strictly obey the city’s regulations on a cultural and civilised urban lifestyle.  In addition, local government employees have left a deep impression on locally-based businesses thanks to their great devotion and high responsibility at work. 

Numerous simple actions can be seen everywhere in the city, which have helped to create a civilised community in the eyes of local residents and visitors.  For example, one police officer was willing to lift a manhole cover to help a visitor to pick up his mobile phone, and another helped a road user to push his broken motorbike across the street.  Meanwhile, domestic and foreign visitors to the city will be deeply impressed by the hospitality of local people.

Despite its remarkable developments, the city has learnt from Singapore, Hong Kong, and China’s Shenzhen City about preserving old buildings and historical sites in order to showcase the city’s historical development.  This also helps to keep the valuable memories of those who were born and grew up in the city, as well as to attract more domestic and foreign tourists to the city.

In particular, the city has made great efforts to preserve the Nguyen Van Troi Bridge, and refurbish the General Science Library at its existing location on Bach Dang in Hai Chau District.

In addition, approval has been given by the Da Nang Party Committee’s Executive Board for the Museum of Da Nang to be relocated in 2018 to the current headquarters of the municipal People’s Council at 42 Bach Dang.  The move of this museum out of the Dien Hai Citadel site aims to preserve and promote the cultural values of the citadel, as well as the city’s special concern for local cultural heritage. 

Thanks to the great efforts made by both the local authorities and the residents, the city has successfully enhanced its socio-economic development, whilst preserving its unique cultural values for the generations to come.