18 - 24 December
Vietnamese goods fair
The ongoing fair features a total of over 450 stands from 200 businesses and cooperatives along with independent traders nationwide. Of these, 250 stands showcase high-quality Vietnamese consumer goods, whilst 60 with organic agricultural products meeting the Viet Nam Good Agricultural Practices (VietGap) standards, and the remainder with general daily usage products.
14 - 19 December
International Exhibition Fair Centre, 9 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street
Admission is free for visitors all day long
HealthyFarm Farmer’s Market December 2017
Organised by the Da Nang-based company Evergreen Social Ventures, the fair will introduce local customers to high-quality organic agricultural products. Included will be forest honey, melaleuca oil, natural cosmetics, food, recycled bags, and handmade items.
The fair will offer sellers a good opportunity to introduce their organic and safe food processing to their customers.
Visitors will have the opportunity to buy safe, fresh produce from farmers, enjoy yummy food sourced from various regions nationwide while swinging to the rhythm of acoustic music and musical performances.
Families will also find interactive and educational activities for their kids. This event is also a place to hang out for everyone from all walks of life and ranges of age!
For more information, please visit the Farmers’ Market Facebook page: https://web.facebook.com/events/342927719509855/or its website: www.healthyfarm.org.
Sunday 24 December from 8.00am - 6.00pm
On Tran Hung Dao, near the Tran Thi Ly Bridge
Free admission
First-ever Winter Festival on top of Sun World Ba Na Hills
Until 31 December
An Son Village, Hoa Ninh Commune, Hoa Vang District
Tickets for adults are priced at 650,000 VND per person, with children of between 1m and 1.3m tall at 550,000 VND per person. Children under 1m tall will be allowed on free.
At the entrance, visitors are welcomed by colorfully-decorated Christmas trees, in such a cozy atmosphere. At the Du Dôme Square, visitors get surprised with the highest Christmas tree with the most glorious decorations. It is wonderful to take selfies under the lovely poinsettias and ornaments.
Not only for its Christmas theme, the Festival is also treating visitors for the major stage with many exciting performances, for the first time on Ba Na, with the participation of many European artistes.
A display of 150 original antiquities and photos of Oc Eo Culture
Oc Eo is the name of an archaeological site in Thoai Son District in An Giang Province in the Mekong River Delta. Based on the artifacts unearthed, archaeologists said that the area used to be a busy port of the kingdom of Phu Nam between the 1st and 7th centuries. They used the term ‘Oc Eo Culture’ to refer to the ancient material culture of the Mekong Delta region.
Open until 1 February 2018
Museum of Cham Sculpture, 2, 2 September Street
Admission fee is 40,000 VND per person
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 inTuong costumes which will be available for hire at the event.
At 7.00pm on Sunday 23 December
Eastern end of the Han River Bridge
Free to watch
‘Bai choi’ (singing while acting as playing cards) performance
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 December 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
‘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 23 and Sunday 24 December 9.00pm
The eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge
Free to watch
Han River Bridge swings open
Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 December 11.00pm
The Han River Bridge
Free to watch
Movies:
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (English with Vietnamese subtitle)
Four teenagers discover an old video game console, and they are literally drawn into the game's jungle setting becoming the adult avatars they chose.
From Friday 22 December
CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong
CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen
100,000 VND per ticket
Thousand Face Of Dunjia (Chinese with Vietnamese and English subtitle)
The world is on the brink of danger in a chaotic era which monsters emerge everywhere and disturb citizen's life. In order to put an end to the evilness and secure the world's peace, a mysterious group called ‘Wuyinmen’ appears. Each member of Wuyinmen possesses a special superpower, and conceals themselves in the human world under many different covers. Confronting with jeopadies caused by phenonmenal monsters, the group ‘Wuyinmen’ must team up and utilise their power together to protect human's land.
From Friday 22 December
CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong
CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen
100,000 VND per ticket
Do You See Me (English with Vietnamese subtitle)
Emily is being stalked by a rogue clown. He's everywhere...including her closet.
From Friday 22 December
CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong
CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen
100,000 VND per ticket
Monkey King Reloaded (English with Vietnamese subtitle and dub)
A zoo monkey in Sichuan travels to New York City to rescue a human friend from a trio of nefarious kidnappers, only to realise the Demon King is behind it all. With the help of a huge pig, he learns to channel the power of the Monkey King to defeat the villains.
From Friday 22 December
CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong
CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen
100,000 VND per ticket
Realms
Supernatural/Horror set against the backdrop of Bangkok, Thailand. After a high-speed police chase leads to an unexpected crash, two Americans bank robbers and their three local hostages take shelter in a mysterious manor in the woods. As the criminals plot their next move and the hostages try to escape, they begin to realise no one is safe from the evil lurking inside the house.
From Friday 22 December
CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong
CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen
100,000 VND per ticket