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22 - 28 August

DA NANG Today
Published: August 22, 2016

Cocofest 2016

Themed ‘Tropical Colour’, this first-of-its-kind event will feature several talented international artists.  They include Grammy-nominated star Kelis, actress-singer Samsaya, the most respected DJs and producers on Copenhagen’s scene Lulu Rouge, the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s indie band duo From The Airport, and the RoK’s idol and actress Park Gyurti who is known for being the former leader of the famous girl group Kara.

In addition, spectators will be treated to hundreds of games and entertainments, ebullient street art, and fine cuisine from around the world.

Friday 26 and Saturday 27 August from 3.00pm to midnight

At the Cocobay Entertainment and Tourism Complex on Truong Sa

Admission is 100,000 VND per person and tickets can be booked via http://cocofest.vn or bought at:

Naman Retreat on Truong Sa

Trung Vuong Theatre, 86 Hung Vuong

Tourist Support Centre, Bach Dang

Retro Kitchen and Bar, 85 Tran Phu

Danang Souvenirs, 34 Bach Dang

Cocobay Barefoot Run 2016

Part of the above Cocofest 2016, this 2km-long race is expected to attract around 5,000 runners.

It is open to all sports lovers free-of-charge. Those intending to participate should register at http://bit.ly/2avXStn or via hotline 0511 3849733 and will receive a free T-shirt and bag from the organisers.

Friday 26 August from 3.00pm

On the beach near the Naman Retreat Danang Resort along Truong Sa in Ngu Hanh Son District

Street parade of live music and dancing

Co-organised by the Son Tra District People’s Committee and the School of Culture and Arts, this monthly event attracts musicians, stilt walkers, and dancers from the school, a trumpet club and local dance clubs. 

Saturday 27 August  from 8.00pm to 9.30pm

Along the section of Tran Hung Dao between the Rong (Dragon) Bridge and its intersection with Nguyen Thong

Free admission

Musical party entitled ‘Heineken Green Room’

This international-style electronic dance music (EDM) event will feature numerous famous domestic singers, including Minh Hang, Hoang Thuy Linh and Thuy Tien, along with some famous DJs.

Saturday 27 August  from 7.00pm

29 March Square on 2 September Street

Free admission

Kite Festival 2016 - Colouring Da Nang

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August

My Khe Beach (the area opposite the intersection of Vo Van Kiet and Vo Nguyen Giap in Son Tra District)

Free admission

Details:

Kite flying

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August  from 1.00pm to 6.00pm

Kite decoration

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August  from 4.00pm to 6.00pm

Kite and lantern exhibition

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August  all day

Creating sand sculptures on recycled tyres under the instruction of members of the city’s Young Fine Arts Club

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August  from 4.00pm to 9.00pm

Folk mini games

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August  from 3.00pm to 9.00pm

Football

SHB Da Nang climbed back to 2nd place in the V League after their convincing 0-2 away win over Song Lam Nghe An on Wednesday, and their 4-1 home win over Dong Tam Long An on Sunday.  Their Brazilian striker Merlo currently tops the list of this season’s V League goal scorers with 17.

SHB DN next play on Saturday at Nha Trang against 8th placed Sanna Khanh Hoa.

Saturday 27 August  5.00pm

19 August Stadium

National Tuong (classic drama) and Traditional Folk Opera Contest

The contest is an annual rendezvous for professional artistes to showcase their talents through traditional arts performances.  It will feature 17 performances, of which 10 are classic drama.  Each performance will last from 90 to 150 minutes and will depict Viet Nam’s past battles against its enemies.

Saturday 20 to Monday 29 August

Trung Vuong Theatre, 86 Hung Vuong

Invited guests only

'Bai choi' (singing while acting as playing cards) performance

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August 5.00pm - 9.30pm

On the pavement of Tran Hung Dao at the eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge in Son Tra District.

Participation fee is 20,000 VND per person

Musical performance

A nightly musical performance featuring famous local, national and overseas Vietnamese singers.
Every evening from 8.30pm

Memory Lounge, 7 Bach Dang Street

Tickets can be booked on 0511 3575898 or 0905 881360

Dragon's head breathes fire and squirts water

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August 9:00pm

The eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge

Free admission

Movies:

Mechanic: Resurrection (16+)

Arthur Bishop returns as the Mechanic in this sequel to the 2011 action thriller.  When the deceitful actions of a cunning but beautiful woman force him to return to the life he left behind, Bishop's life is once again in danger as he has to complete an impossible list of assassinations of the most dangerous men in the world.

From Friday 26 August

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong                               

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

100,000 VND per ticket

Pete's Dragon (no age restriction)

A re-imaging of Disney’s cherished family film, the movie is the adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliott, who just happens to be a dragon.

From Friday 26 August

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong                               

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

100,000 VND per ticket

One Piece Film: Gold (no age restriction)

The setting of this movie is in the independent state called Gran Tesoro.  Hundreds of famous big spenders and pirates from around the world have gathered in this entertainment city.  Even the government can’t control them and the city is untouchable.  The dominator of the city, Guild Tesoro, appears in front of Luffy.  Guild Tesoro is controlling the pirates, the government, and everything by the power of money (gold) and his unsatisfied desires become bigger and bigger.  Then the power balance of a new world starts to change ...

From Friday 26 August

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong                               

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

100,000 VND per ticket

Don't Breathe (16+)

A trio of reckless thieves break into the house of a wealthy blind man, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect heist.  They’re wrong.

From Friday 26 August

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong                               

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

100,000 VND per ticket

 

 

 

 

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