12 - 18 August
EWEC Fair 2013
The 2013 International East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) Trade and Tourism Fair will open on Thursday. So far, 280 domestic and foreign businesses with over 450 stands have registered to attend this year’s fair. Displays will include tourism products, electronics, IT, processed and canned food, wooden products and furniture, handicrafts, textiles and garments, fashion accessories, leather goods and footwear, tools and equipment for offices and schools, tourism services, and cuisine, as well as real estate projects which are seeking investment.
Thursday 8 - Tuesday 13 August
Da Nang International Exhibition Fair Centre, Cach Mang Thang Tam Street
Ladies Night party
A weekly “Ladies Night” offers female customers an attractive preferential promotion. In particular, when they buy 1 cocktail they get another 1 free, and buy 2 glasses of wine to get 1 more free. They can also enjoy free tasty snacks and appropriate music.
Every Tuesday evening
Waterfront Da Nang Restaurant and Bar
150 - 152 Bach Dang Street, Hai Chau District
ABU Robocon 2013
Organised by the Viet Nam Television Station (VTV) and Da Nang’s branch of VTV, the Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2013 (ABU Robocon) will see the participation of 19 teams with over 200 contestants and a number of technical assistants. The teams are from Viet Nam, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Mongolia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Fiji, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Egypt and Russia.
Sunday 18 - Tuesday 20 August
Tien Son Sports Arena, Hoa Cuong Bac Ward, Hai Chau District
Free admission
Artiste Hoai Linh’s comedy show
To mark the 15th anniversary of his return to Viet Nam, artiste Hoai Linh will perform two live shows to express his deep gratitude to his home fans. He and his invited guests, including comedy artistes Chi Tai and Truong Giang and singers Dam Vinh Hung and Cam Ly, are expected to thrill the local audience with their enchanting performances.
5.30pm - 8.00pm, and 8.30pm - 11.00pm on Sunday 18 August
Trung Vuong Theatre, 35A Phan Chau Trinh Street
Tickets can be bought at the theatre.
Charity swimming competition
A swimming competition to raise money for local orphans and disadvantaged children will take place in Quang Nam Province’s Hoi An. The event will see the participation of about 60 swimmers in an over 10km freestyle relay. Mr Rudy Van Bork from the Netherlands, who is living and working in Hoi An, will swim the longest distance of 10.2km.
The event is part of a charity programme entitled “Monster Swim Viet Nam”, which is being held in Hoi An from12 - 18 August.
During the week-long event, T-shirts, caps and tickets for a charity buffet dinner will be sold at information kiosks near the Cau (Bridge) Pagoda. All money collected will be used to help local orphans and disadvantaged children.
For more information about the event, please visit http://monsterswimvietnam.com/
Swimming competition: 8am on Sunday 18 August
Sunrise Hoi An Beach Resort, Au Co Street, Hoi An
Free admission
Charity buffet dinner: 6pm on Sunday 18 August
Sunrise Hoi An Beach Resort, Au Co Street, Hoi An
Tickets are now available at information stands near the Cau Pagoda
18th fine arts exhibition
An exhibition featuring 63 paintings and statues by 54 artists from Da Nang, Quang Ngai City, and the provinces of Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Kom Tum, Khanh Hoa, Dak Lak, Gia Lai, and Quang Nam. Their works focus on the themes “Hoa Vang New Rural Area” and “Planning Urban Da Nang ”. The event is being co-organised by the Viet Nam Fine Arts Association, the city’s Union of Literature and Art Associations, and the local Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Sunday 18 - Tuesday 27 August
Da Nang Centre of Cultural Heritage Management, 78 Le Duan Street
Musical performance
A musical show entitled “Find Each Other” will feature late musician Trinh Cong Son’s songs performed by local university students.
Saturday 17 August 7pm - 9pm
Eastern Sea Park, Pham Van Dong Street
Free admission
Traditional musical performances for domestic and foreign visitors
During the hour-long shows, domestic and foreign visitors will be treated to live Vietnamese traditional music, solo performances on traditional musical instruments, colourful-costumed dancers, humorous short sketches, and delightful folk songs.
Wednesday 14 and Saturday 17 August 7.30pm
Nguyen Hien Dinh Tuong Theatre, 155 Phan Chau Trinh Street
50,000 VND per person
Groups of visitors and students will respectively receive 30% and 50% discount.
Dragon's head breathes fire and squirts water
The eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August 9:00pm
Movies:
3D Monsters University
A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at the University of Fear when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.
From Friday 16 August
Megastar Cinema, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe District
110,000 VND per ticket
Grown Ups 2
After moving his family back to his hometown to be with his friends and their kids, Lenny (Adam Sandler) finds out that between old bullies, new bullies, schizo bus drivers, drunk cops on skis, and 400 costumed party crashers, sometimes crazy follows you.
From Friday 16 August
Megastar Cinema, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe District
95,000 VND per ticket