Teams from China, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Viet Nam will compete in the International Kylin and Lion Dance competition at Da Nang’s Helio entertainment centre from 14-16 September.

The International Kylin and Lion Dance competition will be held at Da Nang’s Helio entertainment centre from 14-16 September (Photo: anhthethao.vn)

The municipal Tourism Promotion Centre said 16 lion dance teams of Viet Nam will perform free for visitors at the centre from 4.00pm to 10.30pm from 14-16 September, while the contest will run on the nights of 15 and 16 September.

Families and children will practice with craftsmen in making lion and kylin lanterns from paper and bamboo at the centre in preparation for the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls between 23 and 24 September.

Helio, the biggest entertainment centre on 2 September Street, will open a free entrance night market from 5.00pm to 10.30pm each day, offering food, beverages, souvenirs and an entertainment zone for kids.

A night market and pedestrian zone located in Ly Nam De and Mai Hac De street, at the east side of the Han River, near the Dragon bridge, is open for locals and welcomes visitors from 6.00pm to 12.00pm every day.

(Source: VNS/VNA/DA NANG Today)