Göteborgs FyrverkeriFabrik (GFF) from Sweden and Grupo Luso Pirotecnia (GLP) from Portugal are now racing against time to prepare for their performances on the 4^th night, themed ‘Desire’, as part of the ongoing Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2018, this Saturday (9 June).

Sweden team members trying their best efforts to well prepare their fireworks

Mr Leif Martin Hildeberg, the leader of the Swedish team, said this is the first time that his team has competed at DIFF.

He revealed that the upcoming show by the Swedish contestants will highlight the time-honoured friendship between Viet Nam and Sweden which itself much inspired his team to product the best possible performance.

Focus will be on showing off the stunning image of beautiful bridges span sparkling rivers in the 2 countries.

In particular, melodious and enchanting accompanying music will be selected meticulously for the upcoming pyrotechnic show, especially in accordance with the theme of the 4th night.

As a former DJ artiste, Mr Leif feels very confident in creating a beautiful combination of lively support music, special lighting effects, colourful fireworks, and innovative imagery in much-practised and perfectly choreographed manner.

Especially, rock music will be in the spotlight of the pyrotechnic display by Swedish contestants.

Mr Leif also unveiled that the beginning part of the show will enlivened with music on fast tempo in a bid to make first impressions. Music will take the viewers through a roller coaster of emotions, ranging from joy, satisfaction, excitement to happiness.

A total of 3,500 firecrackers will be utilised in the display by Swedish contestants, with the application of Pyrodigital, which is one of the most versatile, advanced and reliable computerised firing systems in the world.

Mr Joaquim Manuel De Melo Rodriques, the leader of the Portuguese team, said he has admired stunning fireworks performances at DIFFs since is inception in 2008 in the mass media.

He said he feels very delighted to see DIFF be impressively bigger and more imposing year after year, with the participation of globally renowned fireworks teams. In his remarks, DIFF is now listed amongst the 5, or even 3 largest fireworks competitions in the global.

Grupo Luso Pirotecnia team members focusing hard on readying their fireworks

In bid to produce the best possible show at DIFF 2018, the Portuguese contestants will apply the state-of-the-art pyrotechnic techniques, and install a total of 7 launching locations along the western bank of the Han River.

The Portuguese team will use up to 30,000 pyrotechnic effects and 3,000 kilograms of firecrackers fired from 7 launching platforms of between 6m and 7m in height, and 33 firing positions.

As of Thursday, the installation of fireworks tubes by the 2 teams at the launch location at the former Han River Port had been nearly completed.

Ms Nadia Wong Abdullah, the Director of the Global2000 Company from Malaysia, the consultants for DIFF 2018, said her unit has assisted the participating teams in protecting firecrackers from unexpected rain.

Following the higher-than-expected success of the previous performance nights at DIFF 2018, it is hoped that the 4^th night would bring wonderful moments to the spectators through stunning pyrotechnic displays.