Lion Dance Festival 2019

As part of the Helio Summer Festival 2019, the Lion Dance Festival will feature amazing performances by 4 domestic teams namely Tu Cau, Phuoc Nguyen Duong, Thai Son Da and Tai Bao Duong. These teams will perform on a large-scale stage, with a row of 21 iron poles totalling 14m in length, standing 1.2 - 3m high each.

Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 September from 7.30pm to 10.30pm daily

Helio Centre entertainment complex on 2 September street

Free admission

‘The Soul of Viet Nam’ traditional arts show

The 60-minute show is deeply imbued with distinctive cultural Vietnamese traditions, especially those of the Quang Nam – Da Nang land.

During the show, the audience will be offered a chance to discover the quintessence of Tuong traditional arts via popular extracts and typical make-up methods of this stage performing arts form.

Besides, arts lovers will be treated to the festive atmosphere of the rural area in the old days, and immerse themselves into the melodies of such traditional Vietnamese musical instruments as monochord and lithophone consisting of pieces of rock which are struck to produce musical notes.

Starting at 7.45pm everyday (except for Wednesdays), and at 5.30pm on Sundays

Nguyen Hien Dinh Tuong Theatre, 155 Phan Chau Trinh

Tickets, priced at 300,000 VND per person, can be bought at the theatre

Sunshine Carnival

The 4-month programme which is the largest and longest of its kind in Viet Nam attracts more than 200 international actors and artists in total.

Open until Monday 30 September

Sun World Ba Na Hills

Admission fee is 750,000 VND per person, including 2-way cable car ticket and entertainment activity fees.

Helio Summer Festival 2019

The festival features a bustling seafood street and night market where visitors can try a variety of delicious seafood dishes and street food. With more than 150 food stalls in total, the night market is expected to satisfy the growing demand of gourmets.

In addition, they can take part in a vibrant beer and grilled food. Visitors can really be immersed themselves in the festive atmosphere and boisterous melodies, as well as enjoy tasty grilled food whilst drinking beers to keep cool during summer days.

Notably, one of the highlights of the festival is Mediterranean Film Studio. The 200m-long and over 100,000 USD film studio is attracting a great deal of attention from young visitors who want to check in and take selfies.

Open until Wednesday 25 September from 7.30pm to 10.30pm daily

Helio Centre entertainment complex on 2 September street

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, the Risemount Premier Resort Danang is proud to be the first place in the city to organise ‘A story of Ao Dai’ which is 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 the 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.

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 15 September

Eastern end of the Han River Bridge

Free to watch

Wind instrument performance

Sunday 15 September  7.30pm

At the western end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge, opposite the Museum of Cham Sculpture

Free to watch

Dragon’s head breathes fire and squirts water

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September 9.00pm

The eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge

Free to watch

Han River Bridge swings open

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September 11.00pm

The Han River Bridge

Free to watch

Movies:

Love Battle

Tan, an actuary guy who even calculates the romantic relationship comes up with a new insurance policy called, “Love Insurance” after being hurtfully betrayed by his girlfriend. It is an insurance that guarantees to policyholders 100% returns of the payment with 30% of interests if they don’t break up for 2 years after signing the contract. After release of the insurance, it receives lots of attentions. However, board members of the company challenge him to find the data to prove that most of policyholders will be breaking up soon. Jeed, former couple-maker who was transferred under Tan joins him to collect the data, but she is a woman who believes that love cannot be measured, extremely opposite value from Tan. As they take off their journey to figure out whether the policyholders will breakup or not, their battle with their pride begins.

From Friday 13 September

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   

The Art of Racing in the Rain

Based on the best-selling novel by Garth Stein, THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN is a heartfelt tale narrated by a witty and philosophical dog named Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner). Through his bond with his owner, Denny Swift (Milo Ventimiglia), an aspiring Formula One race car driver, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition and understands that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate the journey of life. The film follows Denny and the loves of his life - his wife, Eve (Amanda Seyfried), their young daughter Zoe (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), and ultimately, his true best friend, Enzo.

From Friday 13 September

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   

Cheer Up, Mr Lee

Cheol-Soo (Cha Seung-Won) has a perfect appearance, but he is a bit slow. One day, his daughter Saet-Byeol (Um Chae-Young) appears in front of him. Saet-Byeol has been sick and she has been in the hospital. They start on a trip.

From Friday 13 September

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