From June 19 to 23, 2025, Man Thai Beach (Da Nang) will become a vibrant hub of colorful coastal sports experiences with the “SUP Festival – Da Nang Colorful Festival” – a highlight of the Enjoy Danang Festival 2025. This large-scale event, filled with diverse participation styles and a strong community spirit, creates a dynamic atmosphere and a captivating seascape that invites locals and visitors to experience the thrill of togetherness.
A SPECTACULAR START WITH A DISPLAY OF 300 SUP BOARDS
On the afternoon of June 19, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Man Thai Beach will transform with over 300 colorful SUP boards, crafting a unique visual art space by the sea. This vibrant display serves not just as a warm-up event but as the perfect backdrop for unforgettable moments, heralding the action-packed days to come.
- Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, June 19, 2025
- Venue: Man Thai Beach
THRILLING SHOWDOWNS IN THE SUP DUO RACES
On the morning of June 20, the 1,000-meter Male-Female SUP Duo Race will kick off, featuring 20 SUP boards and 40 athletes (1 male and 1 female/SUP). All teams will start together, competing fiercely in a single round, their finish times determining their rankings. The race promises to ignite immediate intensity and spirited competition from the very start, ensuring a thrilling experience for all.
The excitement continues on June 21 with the 2,500-meter Free-Form SUP Duo Race. With 30 SUP boards and 60 participants (2 people per SUP), the longer course introduces greater challenges and drama, demanding exceptional teamwork and stamina from the competitors.
- 1,000m Male-Female SUP Duo Race: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM, June 20, 2025
- 2,500m Free-Form SUP Duo Race: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM, June 21, 2025
- Venue: Man Thai Beach
SHARING COMMUNITY SPIRIT THROUGH SUP EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES
On the mornings of June 22 and 23, from 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM, a large-scale community SUP experience will unfold, featuring up to 1,000 SUP boards and approximately 2,000 participants. This gathering is not just about the sport, but about the shared experience, offering a wonderful opportunity for both locals and tourists to connect with the coastal rhythm and savor the serene joy of gliding over the sea at sunrise in Man Thai. In this place, ocean beauty meets the energy of outdoor sports, creating a unique sense of community.
- Time: 5:00 AM – 8:00 AM, June 22 – 23, 2025
- Venue: Man Thai Beach
More than just a sports event, the SUP Festival embodies a celebration of community connection, active lifestyles, and harmony with nature. Through its enriching activities, this festival plays a vital role in promoting Da Nang as a destination for unique, exciting, and culturally rich experiences in the summer of 2025.
DANANG CENTER FOR TOURISM PROMOTION
