Fine arts exhibition entitled ‘A Glimpse of Da Nang’

Co-organised by the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum and the municipal Fine Arts Association, the exhibition features around 60 works of fine arts by local painters. The works showcase the beauty of the land and people of Da Nang, as well as the painters' great love for the city.

Friday 1 to Thursday 7 September  8.00am - 5.00pm daily

Da Nang Fine Arts Museum, 78 Le Duan

Free admission

Vikolor - Colour Me Run 2017

The Vikolor - Colour Me Run 2017 is one of Viet Nam’s most colourful running event.  Participants walk, jog or run and have the pleasure of being doused from head to toe in different colours at each kilometre point.  Join in and it will bring you an unforgettable experience in a festival atmosphere - from the start to the finish line it will be the most colourful race of your life!  After the run, participants will be treated to a vibrant musical performance.

Saturday 9 September  2.00pm - 9.00pm

Asia Park, 1 Phan Dang Luu

Registered guests only

Street arts programme

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

Saturday 9 September  7.30pm to 9.00pm

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

Free to watch

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 10 September

Eastern end of the Han River Bridge

Free to watch

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

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September 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 9 and Sunday 10 September 9.00pm

The eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge

Free to watch

Han River Bridge swings open

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September 11.00pm

The Han River Bridge

Free to watch

Movies:

IT (C18)

The movie is based on the hugely popular Stephen King novel of the same name which has been terrifying readers for many decades.  When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of young kids are facing with their biggest fears.  They, then, square off against an evil clown named Pennywise. 

From Friday 8 September

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong                          

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

100,000 VND per ticket

Birth of Bruce Lee (C13)

Set against the backdrop of 1960s in San Francisco, the movie takes its inspiration from the epic, and still controversial showdown between an up-and-coming Bruce Lee and kung fu master Wong Jack Man.

From Friday 8 September

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong                          

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

100,000 VND per ticket

Detective Conan Movie 21: Crimson Love Letter (No age restriction)

This movie tells a story about Bombing case at Nichiuri TV in autumn.  The Satsuki Cup, which crowns the winner of Japan’s Hyakunin Isshu, is currently being filmed inside the facility.  The incident results in a big commotion and, while the building is burning to ashes.  The only people left inside are Hattori and Toyama Kazuha.  They, then, get rescued just in time by Conan who rushes to the scene.  Both the identity and purposes of the bomber are unknown.

From Friday 8 September

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong                          

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

100,000 VND per ticket

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (No age restriction)

James Cameron’s masterpiece starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in his most iconic role, has been converted in immersive 3D by Cameron himself.  First hitting screens in 1991 with groundbreaking special effects, the 4K and 3D version will take the seminal blockbuster to the next level of effects and into the 21st century for the next generation of fans.

From Friday 8 September

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong                          

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

100,000 VND per ticket