Spectacular Grand Finale lights up Da Nang at DIFF 2025
VNHNTens of thousands of spectators gathered along both banks of the Han River in Da Nang on the evening of July 12 to witness a dazzling showdown between Vietnam’s Z121 Vina Pyrotech team and China’s Jiangxi Yangfeng team in the final of the 2025 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF).
Opening the night, Jiangxi Yangfeng delivers a powerful statement of their nation’s status as a global fireworks powerhouse through a performance titled "Da Nang - A Shining Pearl, the City of Tomorrow." The display featured ever-changing lighting effects perfectly synchronised with ten diverse musical tracks. (Photo: TPO)
The show begins with “The Final Countdown,” paired with a series of symmetrical circular fireworks, creating the illusion of a portal to the future. The performance reaches its peak with “Trying All” and “Legacy of Six,” where spiraling and cascading fireworks combined with electronic music to evoke a futuristic, tech-driven atmosphere. (Photo: TPO)
A standout moment comes when Jiangxi Yangfeng integrates the Vietnamese song “Bắc Bling” into their vibrant display, blending it with sweeping mid- and low-level fireworks that dance across the water, symbolising a cultural connection between the two nations. (Photo: TPO)
The finale, “Mountain Call,” featured bursts of golden and silver fireworks and continuous glitter effects, painting a radiant portrait of Da Nang as a luminous gem on the future map of Asia. (Photo: TPO)
Not to be outdone, Vietnam’s Z121 Vina Pyrotech launches a stunning performance with over 7,000 fireworks. The carefully curated soundtrack conveys the nation’s aspirations for peace, progress, and pride. (Photo: TPO)
The show opens with a burst of sound and colour, as upbeat tracks like “Centuries” and “Fireworks” played alongside sweeping, spiraling, and multi-layered fireworks, capturing the lively, modern energy of Da Nang today. (Photo: TPO)
The festival atmosphere reaches its peak with the epic “Hào khí Việt Nam” (The heroic Spirit of Vietnam), illuminating the night sky in red and yellow, echoing the national flag in full glory. The mood then softens with the reflective melody of “The Nights,” accompanied by soft blue and purple fireworks that gently float and swirl above. (Photo: TPO)
An emotional crescendo arrives as “Khát vọng hòa bình” (The Aspiration for Peace) is played, with the sky completely lit up by a sea of synchronised fireworks. Flower-like aerial bursts and surface-level explosions transforms the Han River into a glowing tapestry of light and emotion. Z121’s display is not only technically superb but also a heartfelt declaration of a peace-loving, forward-looking Vietnam that is ready to contribute to a more stable and brighter world. (Photo: TPO)
Following two breathtaking performances, China’s Jiangxi Yangfeng is crowned Champions of DIFF 2025, earning a US$20,000 prize. Vietnam’s Z121 Vina Pyrotech team claims the Runner-Up title, receiving US$10,000.
In addition to the main prizes, the organizers presents three special awards, each worth US$5,000. The “Creativity Award” goes to Portugal’s Macedos Pirotecnia, “Audience Favorite” to Vietnam’s Z121 Da Nang (team I), and “Promising Performer” to Italy’s Martarello Group S.L.R.
With China’s victory, DIFF 2025 comes to a brilliant close. As each edition passes, DIFF continues to cement its status as a world-class event, attracting top fireworks teams from around the globe who aspire to perform on its spectacular stage. (Photo: TPO)
