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The Tran Hung Dao Street section from Ly Nam De Street to Trieu Viet Vuong Street came alive with vibrant performances by hundreds of dancers and street artists. The energetic displays captivated both locals and tourists alike, with many eager participants joining in on the dances, creating a festive atmosphere. Among the enthusiastic crowd was Pham Thi Nhi, a tourist from Quang Tri Province in north-central Vietnam, who chose to spend her National Day holiday in Da Nang this year. Nhi and her family were thrilled to be a part of the lively celebrations. The event transformed the street into a dynamic music and lighting festival. Powerful speakers and lighting systems along Tran Hung Dao Street enhanced the vibrant performances, creating an unforgettable experience for all in attendance. A vibrant crowd gathers along Tran Hung Dao Street in Da Nang City to enjoy the dynamic performances. Photo : Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre Foreign tourists enthusiastically join the livel...

Slim Prospects Despite an impressive medal haul at the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi in 2022, Vietnam’s sporting chief, Tran Duc Phan, had tempered expectations for the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games and the Paris 2024 Olympics. And those modest goals proved well-founded. At the Asian Games, Vietnam managed just three golds, while at the Olympics, young shooter Trinh Thu Vinh carried the nation’s hopes. The 24-year-old reached two finals, but a medal proved elusive, highlighting the gap to the world’s best. Vietnamese shooter Trinh Thu Vinh takes aim at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Photo: Reuters Vietnam’s other athletes were far off the pace. Swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang, a multiple SEA Games gold medalist, failed to make an impact, while weightlifter Trinh Van Vinh couldn’t even lift a weight successfully. Badminton players and boxers also fell short. Vietnam sent its smallest team to Paris since 2012, and the results showed a nation struggling to compete on the biggest ...