In addition to the host team Da Nang Vietnam, the International Fireworks Contest 2015 has the participation of international teams including Fireworks for Africa from South Africa, Pyrotecnico from the United State, Howard & Son Fireworks from Australia, Surex Firma Rodzinna from Poland. Thus, DIFC 2015 has representatives of all 5 continents registering to compete. Global 2000 Company of Malaysia continues to be selected as the consultant for DIFC 2015.
Under the plan, each team competing in the contest will have a showcase from 20 to 22 minutest in length (not being less than 20 minutes or over 22 minutes). The performances of teams have to be in accordance with the theme of the contest. The criteria of grading will prioritize ideas, the diversity and theme of performances; the richness and diversity of color; the uniqueness and quality of performances; scale and the number of effects; the synchronization between sound and image; and the compatibility of music with images of fireworks.
Han River, the most famous attraction in Da Nang, continues to be chosen as the location of Da Nang International Fireworks Contest thanks to large space and beautiful view. The main stage where the opening ceremony will be held is set up on Tran Hung Dao Street, opposite the fireworks area. Bach Dang Street, Han River Bridge, Thuan Phuoc Bridge and a number of boats and cruises that are licensed for operating on the river are points for tourists and local people to watch firework performances.
In addition to firework performances, also the main activity of the contest, DIFC 2015 also features several other activities of culture, sports and tourism. Those will be held before, during and after the event to attract the attention of local people and tourists to the firework contest.
Da Nang People’s Committee has recently released official announcement encouraging enterprises to propose ideals holding support activities for Da Nang International Fireworks Contest 2015. Depending on the particular activity, the city will consider supporting a part of the organizing cost or assistance on other forms. Besides planning, organizing and managing support activities, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Da Nang is assigned to consult People’s Committee to choose social units to drop flower garlands on Han River, and sponsors for the festival. The art program in the opening and closing ceremony will be performed by well-known art troupes, artists, and theaters throughout the country. The event is expected to leave a deep impression on tourists about Da Nang tourism.