Da Nang's beaches witnessed a bustling atmosphere with many exciting activities under the Da Nang - Summer Rendezvous 2013 program, which took place from 28 June to 3 July.

Hundreds of employees from the city's hotels, restaurants and bars, and some students from local universities and colleges participated in many interesting competitions at the Eastern Sea Park and  the spirit of fairplay.  These included cross-country running, a waiter competition, and a triathlon.

In addition, the Art Football Festival Day along with X-games performances featuring patin, mountain biking, skateboarding, parcours and other disciplines, drew a great deal of attention from the local people.  These games were organized between 4pm and 6pm every day.

30 local fishermen from the seaside wards of Man Thai, Tho Quang, Phuoc My, Xuan Ha and Thanh Khe Tay also competed in a coracle race, the first of its kind in this year's program.  Organized by the Management Board of the Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang Tourism Beaches, the competition really thrilled the spectators.

During the 6-day event, a street parade of cyclos and large-capacity motorcycles carrying banners advertising the city's tourism brand, became a big draw.  In addition, locals and visitors have been fascinated by arts performances by the city's arts troupe, a pop band from the Philippines, and the Sachoom dance troupe from South Korea.

The Paramotor races were held at the Tho Quang Beach with the participation of fliers from Ho Chi Minh City.

At the opening ceremony of the Da Nang Paragliding Competition 2013, a flying display of model aircraft was held by the Da Nang Aviation Club.

According to the city's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, this year's program has attracted about 10,000 visitors to the local beaches.