A rehearsal for a special musical show at the opening night of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2017 took place at the DIFF's main stage on the Han River last evening.

Here are some photos at the rehearsal, taken by our reporter Dang No.

A fascinating performance entitled ‘Toa Sang Ngu Hanh Son’ (Shining Marble Mountains) by dancers from Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City's Phuong Viet Dance Troupe

An exciting drum performance featuring a large number of beautiful ladies in ‘ao dai’ (Vietnamese traditional long dress)

A dance item entitled ‘Ruc Sang Hoa Dang Tren Song Han’ (Glowing Flower Garlands on the Han River) by artistes from Thua Thien Hue Province’s Hue Royal Arts Theatre

An interesting arts performance named ‘Chao Da Nang - Chao Viet Nam’ (Hello Da Nang - Hello Viet Nam) featuring 50 beautiful ladies from Ukraine

Domestic singer Cao Minh in a song named ‘Viet Nam Tren Duong Chung Ta Di’ (Viet Nam on Our Way) composed by musician Huy Du

A performance on musical instruments by Austrian artistes

A procession of the flags of DIFF’s participating countries, namely Viet Nam, Austria, Switzerland, Japan, China, the UK, Australia, and Italy.

The 2 masters of ceremonies (middle of stage) at the musical show