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Cocofest 2016 proved to be a party not to be missed and promises to return next year. The first-of-a-kind series of music shows, entertainment, sporting events and food and beverage festivals took place in Da Nang from August 26-27.
The "Barefoot Run" kicked off the Cocofest 2016 with around 7,000 participants running from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. |
10,000 locals and tourists flocked to Cocofest 2016 - "Colours of Tropics" sponsored by Empire Group, for non-stop entertainment from August 26-27. |
Over the two-day event, participants took part in the Barefoot Run, Asian Battle Ground auditions, beer party and parkour. |
A parkour fanatic shows his skills. |
A European style beer party attracted many, girls included. |
Come evening, the main stage was heated up by international and local artists with the crazy crowd partying till they dropped. |
Singer Kelis (U.S.) was on stage and performed nearly 20 songs, including Lil Star, Spaceship, Trick Me, Forever Be, Holiday and Milkshake. |
It was the second time singer Samsaya (Norway) has performed in Vietnam, but the first time in Da Nang, where she brought to the show songs such as Sterotype, U & Me, Superhero and First Time. |
The crowd enjoying the show. |
Trinh Viet Hung, vice general director of Empire Group, said: “Empire Group, as the investor of the Entertainment and Hospitality Hub – Cocobay and the only sponsor of Cocofest 2016, wants to hold this event anually. Thanks to the participants, the artists and the organizers, the show was a success. We believe that Cocofest will attract hundreds of people from all over the world as well as across country to Da Nang”. |
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