The attraction of international fireworks festivals

Not only do they bring impressive light shows to the sky, international fireworks festivals are also an economic "lever" for many countries, including Vietnam.

Pohang International Fireworks Festival (South Korea). Photo: Shutterstock.

Pohang and Seoul International Fireworks Festival - Korea

Considered one of the “fireworks capitals” of Asia, Korea owns many vibrant international fireworks festivals, which are anticipated by tourists in the region and around the world every year. Among them is the Pohang International Fireworks Festival, which takes place every summer on Bukbu Beach and Hyeongsan River Park. Participating in the festival, visitors not only admire impressive fireworks displays but also enjoy many unique traditional Korean dance and music performances.

Established in 2000, the Seoul International Fireworks Festival is considered one of the most famous and unique events in the land of Kim Chi. Gathering professional fireworks teams from many different countries, the Seoul International Fireworks Festival brings creative performances, worthy of being one of the key events of the tourism and entertainment industry of the city on the Han River.

Accordingly, prime locations to watch fireworks along the river are rented at expensive prices, about 700 thousand won (about 12 million VND) / luxury apartment with bedroom and living room views overlooking the river. It is estimated that the festival also attracts about 1 million visitors to famous nearby locations such as 63 Buildings (Yeouido-dong), Yeouido Hangang Park...

Sumida River Fireworks Festival, Tokyo, Japan

Considered the largest and oldest fireworks festival in the Land of the Rising Sun, taking place every July, the Sumida River Fireworks Festival sees the competition between leading fireworks manufacturing companies with about 20,000 fireworks launched. According to statistics in 2023, the Festival attracted a record number of visitors of up to 1.035 million, exceeding the average of 900,000 people compared to previous years. It is estimated that this festival has contributed about 3.2 billion yen (about 29 million USD) to the local economy.

Sumida River International Fireworks Festival (Japan). Photo: Shutterstock.

Montreal International Fireworks Festival, Canada

Known as the world's largest fireworks competition since 1985, the Montreal International Fireworks Festival has turned La Ronde amusement park in Quebec (Canada) into the most attractive summer destination in the land of maple leaves.

Montreal International Fireworks Festival (Canada). Photo: Shutterstock.

Accordingly, visitors will be able to admire the top performances from 8 of the world's leading fireworks manufacturing companies gathered here. Sparkling fireworks in the sky combined with top-notch sound and light have created impressive artistic performances, attracting more than 3 million visitors to Montreal every year.

Festa del Redentore Festival, Italy

Venice, located in the northeast of Italy, is not only known as the “holy land of canals” but also famous for its brilliant fireworks displays during the Festa del Redentore festival, which takes place every July. Here, visitors can stand on the hotel balcony or sit on a gondola to admire the fireworks displays lasting from 45 to 60 minutes. In addition to the vibrant fireworks party, the festival also offers interesting culinary and entertainment experiences that last until late at night, leaving unforgettable experiences for visitors.

Festa del Redentore Festival (Italy). Photo: Shutterstock.

Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF), Vietnam

In addition to the above “brands”, the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) has emerged as a new factor, attracting the attention of many domestic and foreign tourists in recent years. The “light parties” on the poetic Han River and the stories told through sounds from the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival have become highlights in the tourism picture of this beautiful coastal city. It can be said that DIFF is one of the reasons why the number of visitors to Da Nang has been increasing every year.

Impressive performances at the 2023 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival.

From the first year of organization with more than 1.2 million tourists and revenue of more than 810 billion VND, after more than 10 years, Da Nang has welcomed 8.6 million tourists, revenue reaching nearly 31,000 billion VND, an increase of 38 times. The most recent organization in the summer of 2023, DIFF has become a magnet attracting visitors to Da Nang, helping the tourism industry of the Han River city make a spectacular breakthrough after Covid-19. Statistics show that during the June 2023 Festival, the total number of guests served by accommodation establishments is estimated at nearly 706,000 - an increase of 34.1% over the same period in 2022. Room occupancy rate during this period regularly reaches 70%; revenue from accommodation and food services reaches 1,874 billion VND. The number of flights to Da Nang is sometimes up to 150 flights/day (1.5 times more than usual).

The DIFF International Fireworks Festival is a brilliant "highlight" on the colorful tourism picture of Da Nang City.

Following the successes achieved, the People's Committee of Da Nang City cooperated with Sun Group to bring back the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2024 with the theme "Made in unity - Global connection - Shining on five continents". This is not only the city's central entertainment event but also an opportunity for Vietnamese art and culture to approach the world, a guarantee of the power of global connection.

DIFF 2024 is the 12th time the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival is held on the banks of the Han River. Taking place from June 8 to July 13, 2024, with the participation of 8 fireworks teams, including 7 international teams (France, Italy, USA, Germany, Poland, China, Finland) and the Vietnamese representative team from Da Nang, this return marks an important step forward in positioning this beautiful coastal city on the international tourism map. DIFF 2024 is expected to continue to be a highlight event, bringing a sumptuous "summer party", attracting tourists from all over to the city of the Han River.

Tung Duong

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