International Industrial Fair 2017

As part of a series of activities to celebrate the forthcoming APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Da Nang, this fair aims to create closer economic links between Da Nang and the other APEC member countries.

The 7-day event provides an opportunity for participating businesses to share their valuable experiences, as well as access the advanced scientific and technological achievements in Viet Nam, and the world as a whole.    

Monday 10 to Sunday 16 July

29 March Square on 2 September street

Free admission

Kite Festival 2017

Entitled ‘Flying up Dreams’, the event will attract kite clubs from Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.  During the 2 days, there will be numerous exciting activities including kite flying demonstrations, a kite decoration contest for children, Rokkaku kite battles, and some folk games.

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July  from 1.00pm to 6.00pm

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

Free to watch

Street arts programme

Local residents and visitors can enjoy various exciting street arts performances such as beatbox, yoyo and magic.

Saturday 15 July  7.30pm to 9.00pm

The western end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge, near the Cham Museum

Free to watch

‘Bai choi’ (singing while acting as playing cards) performance

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July 7.00pm - 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

‘Five Elements Food Space’ programme

This magnificent culinary space, with 5 open kitchens representing the 5 elements of ancient oriental philosophy, will offer up to 500 national and international dishes in total.  Throughout the programme, there will be arts performances, cooking classes, and exciting eating minigames.  The show will be hosted by Pham Tuan Hai who is a culinary expert, a passionate chef, and a Masterchef Viet Nam judge.  Also, visitors will get the opportunity to meet with international chefs to gain an insight into delicious dishes from their countries, and to join in cooking contests.

Open until Saturday 30 September

1 Phan Dang Luu, opposite the Tien Son Sports Arena in Hai Chau District

Admission is free for visitors all day long

‘Charming Da Nang’ musical programme

This 60-minute programme opens with a stage presentation highlighting the city’s most impressive sites such as the Da Nang International Airport, the Han River and the tall buildings.  It is followed by delightful performances of singing, dancing and traditional Vietnamese musical instruments, each of them showcasing the culture and beauty of Da Nang, and Viet Nam as a whole.  Interestingly, there is a song named ‘Charming Da Nang’ which was written specifically for this programme.

Open daily at 8.00pm

The Labour Culture House, 2 Cach Mang Thang Tam

Tickets, priced at 800,000 VND, can be bought at the Culture House.

Musical performance

A nightly musical performance featuring famous local, national, and overseas Vietnamese singers.

Every evening from 8.30pm

Memory Lounge, 7 Bach Dang

Tickets can be booked on 0511 3575898 or 0905881360

Dragon’s head breathes fire and squirts water

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July 9.00pm

The eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge

Free to watch

Han River Bridge swings open

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 July 11.00pm

The Han River Bridge

Free to watch

Cruise ship in port

Tuesday 11 July

7.00am - 6.00pm  Dream Cruises’ Genting Dream (3,500 passengers from Asian and European countries)

Movies:

Wu Kong (C13)

This tells the story of Sun Wukong and Erlang Shen, who come to the Immortal Mountain to cultivate their skills.  They gain friendship and experience love and ultimately betrayal, whilst growing throughout their life-long journey.

From Friday 14 July

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong                            

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

100,000 VND per ticket

The Beguiled (C18)

This movie is an atmospheric thriller from acclaimed writer/director Sofia Coppola.  The story unfolds during the American Civil War, at a Southern girls’ boarding school.  Its sheltered young women take in an injured enemy soldier.  As they provide refuge and tend to his wounds, the house is taken over with sexual tension and dangerous rivalries, and taboos are broken in an unexpected turn of events.

From Friday 14 July

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong                            

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

100,000 VND per ticket

Inconceivable (No age restriction)

A mother looks to escape her abusive past by moving to a new town where she befriends another mother who grows suspicious of her.

From Friday 14 July

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong                            

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

100,000 VND per ticket