Shadowing Practice: From fireworks to tourism growth | Vietnam Today - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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Now summer is really heating up this year and I'm not mentioning about the ongoing weather,
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Now summer is really heating up this year and I'm not mentioning about the ongoing weather,
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but with a major event set to kick off on the evening of May the 30th.
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I believe you're referring to the Danang International Fireworks Festival, right?
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Because I actually attended last year and it's hard to imagine a display that could top that scale and spectacle.
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And yet the expectations are high again this year.
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And with the stage set and leading pyrotechnic teams from around the world ready to compete,
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Da Nang is preparing once more to light up the night sky and take the center stage.
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This year's event features a massive 40-meter dome stage and advanced production technology.
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The multidimensional setup uses SkyAR and laser systems to transform the Han River skyline.
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This year's stage highlights five giant screens spanning 180 square meters with a 10-ton hydraulic system supporting the structure over the river.
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What makes it special is that the entire system and engineering team are fully Vietnamese.
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hosting this international two-month-long festival with thousands of visitors demands cutting-edge technology that aligns with international standards
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so this is the program
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that the shows are all designed in this is sort of
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like a worldwide standard now this program where they can overlay their fireworks with the music
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We download the script into each controller
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and then we synchronize these systems to the music with timecode which comes from the stage.
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The morning night features a showdown between the pyrotechnic teams from Vietnam and China.
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Both teams are working around the clock to prepare pyrotechnics,
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ensuring spectacular yet flawlessly secured performances.
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This is a world-renowned firework competition with world-class participating teams.
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We highly value this opportunity and hope to return in the future.
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The city has truly become a global tourist destination,
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famous for its fireworks displays.
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The Danang International Fireworks Festival promises not just to entertain,
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but to elevate the city's status as a premier international hub for culture and tourism.
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Now, Sonang, with all the ongoing preparations and the technology,
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It's clear that Đà Nẵng is going all-in for this year's International Fireworks Festival to attract more global visitors.
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Yes, and it's not just about the scale, Thuy Linh.
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It's also about the quality that keeps growing year after year.
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And that's probably why Travel Plus Leisure has recognized the Đà
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Nẵng International Fireworks Festival as one of the world's nine must-visit festivals.
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With a range of themed experiences,
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the event will enhance the visitor experience and further strengthen Đà Nẵng's appeal as an attractive tourism destination.
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With the theme Đà Nẵng – United Horizons,
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this year's festival brings together teams from eight countries and territories.
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Across each night of competition,
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the Han River will become a meeting point for different cultures through fireworks.
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This festival is about more than fireworks.
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It combines fireworks with artistic performances that showcase Vietnamese culture,
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while also creating space for different cultures to be shared through teams from around the world.
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Alongside Vietnam's own representatives, it's about bringing Vietnam to the world and bringing the world to Vietnam.
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With internationally recognized teams among this year's competitors,
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The event continues to reach both its own profile and Da Nang's standing on the global event stage.
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DIFF is now a brand name.
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It's associated with Da Nang.
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It's at an international level now.
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Every single country wants to take part every year.
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We have to reject so many.
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We only can select ten.
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Attracting around 1.5 million visitors each summer,
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the figures reflect the growth of the festival over the past 14 years and its growing role in Da Nang's tourism strategy.
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Building on this momentum, the city has bought on its calendar of events to attract visitors year-round.
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Beyond the fireworks festival, the city also hosts international sporting events,
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cultural programs and major conferences.
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Together, these create year-round experiences that help position Da Nang as a vibrant event's As Danang International Fireworks Festivals continue to grow,
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it is becoming part of a much larger story,
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one about how Danang hopes to strengthen its place among the world's leading events destination.
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And as Danang City ramps up efforts to attract visitors and world-class events,
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major festivals are helping to put the city on the global map.
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But beyond tourism, what opportunities do these events create for Da Nang City's long-term development?
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A reporter Ngoc Diab spoke with Mr. Mario Mendez,
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Chief Delegate of EuroChamp Central Vietnam,
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for his insights on the city's potential and his ambition to become a global events hub.
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Thank you so much for joining us on this interview today.
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Great to be here.
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Thank you for coming down. So, in your opinion,
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how does events like the Danang International Fireworks Festivals elevate the city's profile in the eyes of global investors and visitors?
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As you know, international festivals bring such a great inbound tourism from around the world.
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Councils and cities put this together to drive tourism numbers,
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but also to drive investors,
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foreign appeal, and to showcase what the city has to offer has to offer.
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The Dang International Fireworks Festival has been going on for about nearly a decade now
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and it's really well established as one of the key festivals that happen in central Vietnam and actually in the region.
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It has gained a lot of credibility
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because it has a lot of great international countries who compete against each other along the famous Han River there.
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What are the key factors that global investors,
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organizers are looking for in a global-scale festival And do you think that Danang is moving towards that direction?
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As you can see, even just a couple of weeks ago,
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we had the Ironman edition,
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but it was the World Edition.
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And the soon World Pickleball Championship is happening here in Danang.
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And for Danang to be hosting the World Championships is another
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tick on the box of showcasing Danang as a destination where world-class sporting events can happen.
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The Danang International Firework Festival is a great example
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because it's spread out over six to eight weeks where some festivals only happen three
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or four days of a weekend very smart planning by the
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denying tourism department spread out over six to eight weeks on
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different weekends creates a massive open summer sea a longer summer season
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which actually creates more opportunity of window for tourism to come
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in today is definitely going to be a full year-round destination
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now what signals are events like this sending to global investors regarding Da Nang's infrastructure readiness
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and its potential to become a leading hub in central Vietnam.
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Da Nang has come a long way in the past 10 years as we can see.
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So it's moving away from being the old seaside getaway town to becoming a key luxury destination.
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We had recently the launch of the Vietnam International Financial Center in Da Nang.
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We have the brand new port Long Chiao port happening.
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So it's really positioning itself as a world-class destination when it comes to infrastructure,
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investment, manufacturing, IT with FPT City.
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With these policies opening up,
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and especially with the Vietnam and EU free trade zone agreements,
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there is a lot of potential for more European countries to come this.
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But nearly about 20 to 30 companies in the past two
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to three years from EU have been setting up their operations here in Denae.
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Thank you so much for joining us.
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We really appreciate your insights.
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Thank you for coming down.
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Great to be with you guys.
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Context & Background
The content revolves around the upcoming Danang International Fireworks Festival, which highlights Vietnam's status as a growing tourism hub. The speakers discuss the remarkable scale and technological advancement of this year’s event, reflecting both traditional culture and modern innovation. As it attracts pyrotechnic teams from around the world, this festival not only showcases stunning firework displays but also becomes a platform for cultural exchange, enriching the global tourism appeal of Da Nang.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "It's hard to imagine a display that could top that scale and spectacle." - Express admiration for something impressive.
- "The stage is set for..." - Use to indicate preparations for an upcoming event.
- "We highly value this opportunity." - A polite way to express appreciation.
- "It's clear that Da Nang is going all-in for this year's festival." - Emphasizing commitment or effort towards a goal.
- "This festival brings together teams from eight countries." - Highlighting international cooperation.
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