The two teams were selected by the the jury of DIFF 2026 after the qualifying rounds, based on criteria including concept and theme, creativity, pyrotechnic effects, synchronization between music and fireworks, overall performance quality, and audience impact.
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The Organizing Committee of DIFF 2026 announced that the two best fireworks teams will compete in the final night taking place on the evening of July 11. (Photo: Organizing Pannel) |
Jiangxi Yanfeng Art Fireworks Display from China, the defending champion of DIFF 2025, impressed with its performance titled “Flower of the Orient,” while the Portuguese team stood out with an artistic presentation that seamlessly blended music and visual effects. Notably, during the “Vision” themed night, the Portuguese team drew attention for recreating the image of Vietnam’s bamboo groves set to the song Dong mau Lac Hong.
Also on June 28 morning, organizers held a draw to determine the performance order for the final. Accordingly, Portugal will perform first, followed by China under the theme “Connecting Horizons.”
The organizers also announced the DIFF 2026 prize structure, with the champion set to receive 20,000 USD, and the runner-up 10,000 USD. The Audience Choice Award determined by public vote and two additional awards — Most Creative and Most Promising — will each carry a prize of 5,000 USD.
DIFF 2026, jointly organized by the Da Nang People’s Committee and Sun Group, runs from May 30 to July 11 and features 10 teams from China, France, Japan, Italy, Germany, Macao (China), Portugal, Australia, and two teams from Vietnam.
The grand finale will be broadcast live on VTV1 at 8:10 p.m. on July 11.
Source: VNA