More than 4,000 drones flew above Hanoi's My Dinh Stadium on Sunday evening in a rehearsal for the Lunar New Year's Eve performance, but some malfunctioned and caught fire.At around 8 p.m., 4,050 drones illuminated Hanoi’s night sky during a rehearsal for an art show scheduled for Jan. 28 to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the year of the Snake.The drones were pre-programmed to perform a light show combining pyrotechnics and artistic lighting effects, blending cutting-edge technology with creative expression. The large-scale display is intended to set a Guinness World Record.Imported from South Korea, the drones were programmed by Vietnamese and international experts to deliver a unique and innovative performance. The rehearsal aimed to test and refine the content, artistic quality, technical aspects, weather conditions, and safety measures ahead of the main event.Flying at an altitude of about 100 meters, drones created dazzling formations against the dark night sky above My Dinh National Stadium.The performance incorporated advanced lighting technology, fireworks, and special effects, including twinkling lights, cascading waterfalls, and radiant flares.The art show is set for Tuesday night, featuring a 15-minute high-altitude fireworks display following the drone light and pyrotechnic performance to welcome the Lunar New Year.The show will take audiences on an emotional journey, reflecting on the nation’s history, youthful energy, love, and the joy of family reunions.Spectators eagerly captured the drone performance on their devices. The program will be broadcast live on Hanoi Television and partially featured in VTV’s special Lunar New Year’s Eve program.After five rehearsals, several drones malfunctioned, crashing and catching fire near My Dinh Stadium. According to the Nam Tu Liem District People’s Committee, some drones crashed into a vacant field due to technical issues, igniting dry grass during the test flights. "This scenario was accounted for in the safety plan. The fire was extinguished without any injuries or property damage," the Nam Tu Liem District People’s Committee reported. Photo by Thanh Hai
