Việt Nam and Russia performed during the curtain-raiser of the 2019 Đà Nẵng International Fireworks Festival on the Hàn River yesterday.

The two teams performed music espousing the beauty of the Hàn River in Đà Nẵng and the Volga of Russia in the opening performance.

The fireworks festival – the 10th edition since 2008 – will feature teams from Russia, Brazil, Belgium, Finland, England, China, Italy and Việt Nam lighting up the Hàn River from June 1 to July 7.

This year’s event, titled ‘Stories by the Rivers’, will see teams describing the beauty and culture of typical rivers in their countries during the month-long festival.

Brazil and Belgium will take the stage on June 8.

Three-time champions Italy and Finland will play the third night on June 15, while England and China will perform on June 22.

The top two teams will be selected for the final on July 6. — VNS