The Carnival Festival 2025 has recently opened in the An Thuong tourist quarter to celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the Liberation of Da Nang (March 29, 1975 - March 29, 2025) and the 20^th founding anniversary of the My An Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District.

An 'Ao Dai' flashmob performance at the opening ceremony of the festival. Photo: Doan Hao Luong

In his opening speech at the opening ceremony of the festival, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of My An Ward Huynh Duc Tho said that the Carnival Festival featured the combination of tradition and modernity. Inspired by the rich heritage of festivals originating from ancient Rome and medieval Europe, it is developed into a cultural and musical performance. This year’s festival embraced the global diversity of Da Nang in general and My An Ward in particular.

“The festival is not only a testament to the cultural richness of An Thuong tourist quarter but also offers a remarkable opportunity to connect people and tourists together. Additionally, the event provides a good chance for the Vietnamese community to exchange with the cultural traditions of countries around the world. This is a catalytic event for positive changes and cultural exchanges", Mr. Huynh Duc Tho emphasised.

Foreigners at the Carnival Festival 2025. Photo: Doan Hao Luong

At the opening night, local people and tourists enjoyed folk dance performances by clubs across the district, and street music programmes, as well as experienced the virtual reality area about an uprising by two women known as the Trung Sisters.

Reporting by DOAN HAO LUONG - Translating by M.DUNG, V.DUNG