Following instructions on Friday from the Da Nang People’s Committee, the dragon’s head at the eastern end of the Rong Bridge will not breathe fire and squirt water from its mouth on the 5 night fireworks shows - 30 April, 20 May, 27 May, 3 June, and 24 June.

The dragon’s head breathing fire (Photo: CNN)

The city’s decision aims to ensure traffic safety and ease traffic congestion, especially at the bridge area, during the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2017.