6^th charity concert entitled ‘Pink Hearts’

Organised by the city’s Association for Supporting Orphans and the Disabled, the annual concert aims to raise funds for helping local disabled people and orphaned children. It will also honour generous donors and praise shining examples of local disabled people and orphans who have made great efforts to overcome their difficulties to have brighter lives.  The concert will feature song and dance items by some local artistes, disabled people and child orphans.

The event will be broadcast live on Da Nang Radio and Television (DRT) channels.

Thursday 28 September  8.00pm

Trung Vuong Theatre, 86 Hung Vuong

Invited guests

Moon Festival

This festival will feature a colourful parade, along with many exciting performances such as dragon dance, a Japanese KIDS drum performance, magic, and fire and Hawaiian dance.

Open until Sunday 8 October  from 7.00pm

Asia Park, 1 Phan Dang Luu

Entrance fee is 300,000 VND per person

Khanh Ly’s live show

Sunday 1 October  8.00pm

Trung Vuong Theatre, 86 Hung Vuong

Tickets can be bought at the theatre or can be book on 0915395533.

Tuong street performance

Apart from enjoying impressive Tuong performances, visitors will be introduced to the art of Tuong mask drawing and its dress codes.  In addition, they will have the opportunity to have their photos taken in Tuong costumes which will be available for hire at the event.

At 7.00pm on Sunday 1 October

Eastern end of the Han River Bridge

Free to watch

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

Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October 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 30 September and Sunday 1 October 9.00pm

The eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge

Free to watch

Han River Bridge swings open

Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October 11.00pm

The Han River Bridge

Free to watch

Football

After a disappointing 0-0 away draw at Quang Ninh, SHB DN will play in Ho Chi Minh City this weekend.

Sunday 1 October  5.30pm

Ho Chi Minh City

Movies:

The Lego Ninjago Movie (P)

Six young ninjas namely Lloyd, Jay, Kai, Cole, Zane and Nya are tasked with defending their island home called Ninjago.  By night, they are gifted warriors, using their skills and awesome fleet of vehicles to fight villains and monsters.  By day, they are ordinary teens struggling against their greatest enemy - their high school.

From Friday 29 September

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong                          

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

100,000 VND per ticket

Devil's Whisper (C16)

15 year-old Alejandro Duran, who comes from a religious Latino family, aspires to one day to become a Catholic priest.  However, when Alex discovers a mysterious box he unwittingly unleashes a demonic spirit bent on possessing him.  Alex must find a way to defeat this ancient demon before it destroys him and everyone he loves.

From Friday 29 September

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong                          

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

100,000 VND per ticket