Fine arts exhibition entitled ‘Quintessence of Da Nang Arts’

Co-hosted by the municipal Department of Culture and Sports and the city’s Union of Literature and Arts Associations, the event aims to ring in 2019. On display at the exhibition will be 40 fine arts works made by 29 local painters and sculptors. These works have received prizes at municipal, regional and national exhibitions from 2008 to 2018.

Open until Tuesday 8 January

Da Nang Fine Arts Museum, 78 Le Duan

Free admission

‘A Story of Ao Dai’ show

‘Ao Dai’ is the embodiment of the Vietnamese female beauty and charming, and it is national apparel symbol of the Vietnamese people.

With the purpose to bring a symbol of Vietnamese culture to visitors arriving in Da Nang, Risemount Premier Resort Danang is proud to be the first place to organise ‘A story of Ao Dai’ in Da Nang – the show on tradditional Vietnamese long dresses and art performances of three regions in Viet Nam.

The show will be an art performance to introduce Vietnamese culture to international friends.

Open daily from 7.30pm - 8.30pm

Risemount Convention Centre at Risemount Premier Resort Danang, 120 Nguyen Van Thoai, My An Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District.

Tickets, priced at 500,000 VND per person, can be bought via +84 (0) 236 3 899 999.

For more information about the show, please contact the resort via +84 (0) 236 3 899 999 or visit at https://risemountresort.com.

‘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 high-rises. It is followed by delightful performances of singing, dancing, and playing traditional Vietnamese musical instruments.

Each of them showcases 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 4.30pm and 5.40pm

The Labour Culture House, 2 Cach Mang Thang Tam

Tickets, priced at 400,000 VND for per foreigner and at 200,000 VND for per Vietnamese visitor, 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 12 and Sunday 13 January 9.00pm

The eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge

Free to watch

Han River Bridge swings open

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 January  11.00pm

The Han River Bridge

Free to watch

Movies:

Instant Family

When Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption. They hope to take in one small child but when they meet three siblings, including a rebellious 15 year old girl (Isabela Moner), they find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight. Now, Pete and Ellie must hilariously try to learn the ropes of instant parenthood in the hopes of becoming a family.

From Friday 11 January

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong          

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

Metiz Cinema, on the first floor of the Helio Centre, 2 September Street

100,000 VND per ticket

A Dog's Way Home

Separated from her owner, a dog sets off on an 400-mile journey to get back to the safety and security of the place she calls home. Along the way, she meets a series of new friends and manages to bring a little bit of comfort and joy to their lives.

From Friday 11 January

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong          

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

Metiz Cinema, on the first floor of the Helio Centre, 2 September Street

100,000 VND per ticket

Homestay

When "Temporary Body" is a wonderful award from heaven. Min has 100 days to change his life.

From Friday 11 January

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong          

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

Metiz Cinema, on the first floor of the Helio Centre, 2 September Street

100,000 VND per ticket

Inner Ghost

A woman who gave up on her life as a medium receives a gift from the afterlife: a device that can perform wonderful things - at a price.

From Friday 11 January

CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong          

CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen

Metiz Cinema, on the first floor of the Helio Centre, 2 September Street

100,000 VND per ticket