23 - 29 December
Exhibition entitled 'Da Nang Fine Arts 2019'
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Co-organised by the Da Nang Fine Arts Association and the city-based Fine Arts Museum, the event aims to celebrate the 68th Traditional Fine Arts Day in Viet Nam (10 December 1951 - 10 December 2019), and 62nd birthday of the Viet Nam Fine Arts Association (1957 - 2019).
Also, it is also an opportunity for the municipal Fine Arts Association to honour painters and sculptors for their outstanding works.
On display at the exhibition will be 50 arts works made from various materials by 36 painters and sculptors citywide.
Tuesday 10 December 2019 to Saturday 4 January 2020
Da Nang Fine Arts Museum, 78 Le Duan Street
Free admission
Winter Festival 2019
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On a journey to ‘The Land of Ice’ this winter, visitors will be greeted by funny reindeer flocks, witty snowmen and white snowflakes along the paths to open up your adventure with all the amazing things right from the gate.
At Du Dôme square, they will get surprised with the highest Christmas tree with the most glorious decorations. Take your selfies under the lovely poinsettias and ornaments.
Not only for its Christmas theme, Winter Festival 2019 will also attract visitors with 3 exciting art shows namely ‘Land in Mirror’, ‘Happy Land’, and ‘Snow Queen’ with the participation of many European artists. The three art shows will be performed at different time frames and locations from 10.00am - 2.30pm daily.
Open daily until Monday 31 December
Sun World Ba Na Hills
Admission fee is 750,000 VND per person which includes a 2-way cable car ticket and entertainment activity fee.
‘The Soul of Viet Nam’ traditional arts show
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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
‘Charming Da Nang’ musical programme
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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.
Dragon’s head breathes fire and squirts water
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Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 December 9.00pm
The eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge
Free to watch
Han River Bridge swings open
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 December 11.00pm
The Han River Bridge
Free to watch
Movies:
Cats
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A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life.
From Wednesday 24 December
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
Rambo: Last Blood
Almost four decades after he drew first blood, Sylvester Stallone is back as one of the greatest action heroes of all time, John Rambo. Now, Rambo must confront his past and unearth his ruthless combat skills to exact revenge in a final mission. A deadly journey of vengeance, RAMBO: LAST BLOOD marks the last chapter of the legendary series.
From Wednesday 24 December
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
Spies in Disguise
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When the world's best spy is turned into a pigeon, he must rely on his nerdy tech officer to save the world.
From Friday 27 December
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
Primal
Frank Walsh was a hunter who wanted to bring a white leopard and many wild animals from Brazil to the US by ship. Traveling with Frank on the ship was a murderer, who was extradited by the US government. Not too long after the ship leaving the port, the criminal escaped from his cell, killed the guards, secretly released the animals and hid on the ship. Frank had to use his hunting skills to both find the criminal and avoid the clutches of dangerous animals.
From Friday 27 December
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
Red Shoes and The 7 Drawfs
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The film is about 7 Princes who have been turned into Dwarfs because of a cruel spell. In order to break the spell, they have to seek the red shoes of a beautiful lady. Even when a girl called Red Shoe comes to see them with a magic pair of red shoes, breaking the spell is never an easy thing to do.
From Friday 27 December
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 Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson
Inspired by true events follows OJ Simpson's ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson in the last days leading up to her tragic death on June 12 1994, as seen from her point of view.
From Friday 27 December
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
By MAI DUNG