Vietnam has a deep spirituality, and its cuisine is among the world's finest \u2014 so said Jane Seymour, the actress who once played the heroine of a James Bond film. She visited the 4th Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV), which opened on June 28, 2026, and praised Da Nang's beauty and Vietnamese culture. To Da Nang, with its strong image of sea and beaches, a new face \u2014 \"film and culture tourism\" \u2014 is added. The article was published on June 28, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n
The 4th Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV) will be held from June 28 to July 4, 2026, in Da Nang, central Vietnam. As a celebration of Asian cinema returning year after year, it holds not only screenings but also masterclasses and audience meet-and-greets.<\/p>\n\n\n
One of this year's guests is actress Jane Seymour, born in 1951. Known for playing Solitaire in the eighth Bond film, \"Live and Let Die,\" released in 1973, she has a career spanning over 50 years, including \"Wedding Crashers\" (2005).<\/p>\n\n\n
At the festival, Seymour attended the screening of \"Somewhere in Time\" in the \"American Cinema Spotlight\" section and led an acting masterclass at DANAFF Talents 2026. She also interacted with Vietnamese audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n
She described Vietnamese people as \"having deep souls,\" praised Vietnamese cuisine as \"one of the world's finest,\" and stressed Da Nang's beauty. This visit is a return to Vietnam, she said.<\/p>\n\n\n Da Nang is known as a beach resort, but cultural events like a film festival draw out new appeal in the city. An international actor visiting and praising the city and its food is proof that Da Nang is broadening into a \"city to spend time in, a city to savor culture in.\"<\/p>\n\n\n In Da Nang, diverse experiences such as food and music are growing. Like the topic of the \"shouting ice-cream vendor\" becoming a local fixture at the fireworks festival (Related articles<\/a>), the whole city is becoming a stage for experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n For Japanese travelers, Da Nang is a popular destination with direct flights and easy access. Timing your trip to the festival period (6\/28-7\/4) gives you a travel excuse to \"be present at a cultural celebration\" on top of the beach. The masterclass and screenings by a famous actor are not to be missed for film lovers.<\/p>\n\n\nItem<\/th> Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Event<\/td> The 4th Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV)<\/td><\/tr> Dates<\/td> June 28 to July 4, 2026<\/td><\/tr> Venue<\/td> Da Nang, central Vietnam<\/td><\/tr> Guest<\/td> Jane Seymour (born 1951, former Bond girl)<\/td><\/tr> Appearances<\/td> \"Somewhere in Time\" screening \/ acting masterclass<\/td><\/tr> Remarks<\/td> \"Vietnamese people have deep souls\" \/ \"Vietnamese cuisine is among the world's finest\"<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n To a Da Nang beyond the beach<\/h2>\n\n\n
A discovery for Japanese travelers<\/h2>\n\n\n