The 1^st International Theatre Institute (ITI) World Performing Arts Festival will take place in Da Nang on 1 July 2018 to celebrate the 70^th birthday of ITI.

Chairman Tho at the meeting

The first-ever event is expected to attract 20 foreign troupes with around 1,000 artistes in total from 90 ITI member nations, plus 10 domestic troupes.  The arts performances will be organised at the Trung Vuong Theatre, the Nguyen Hien Dinh Tuong Theatre, a main stage at the East Sea Park, and outdoor stages along both banks of the Han River.

The information was announced by the festival’s organisers at a meeting on Wednesday with municipal People’s Committee Chairman Huynh Duc Tho.

Chairman Tho remarked “The international-scale festival will provide an opportunity for local residents and visitors to enjoy different types of performing arts of the world.  It will be considered as a great chance for the city to further advertise its beautiful images to international friends.  However, the festival will also be a big challenge for the city in appealing for funds and ensuring its quality.”