Powered paragliding performance in Quang Ninh province on October 8. (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) -- Eighty powered paragliding pilots joined a performance in Ha Long city in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on October 8, setting Vietnam’s record for the biggest number of pilots in a powered-paragliding performance.
The pilots are from 15 paragliding associations, clubs and companies.
The event was held by the Do Giang Trading and Services Joint Stock Company and KingSky International Event Communication Joint Stocks Company.
According to the organisers, the event aims to introduce the sport to the public and promote the beautiful scenery of Ha Long Bay and Quang Ninh province to domestic and international tourists.
Paragliding pilots at the event. (Photo: VNA) Do Khanh Giang, head of the organising committee, said that the event was held for the first time in Vietnam on a large scale and that paragliding is a quite popular adventure sport in Vietnam.
Tuong Chau Huan, a pilot from Da Nang city’s Paragliding Club said that paragliding to enjoy Ha Long Bay is a wonderful experience.
He said the event is an opportunity for paragliding pilots and paragliding fans to exchange knowledge and skills. He hopes that paragliding will develop further, serving the needs of tourists for sightseeing and creating an attractive tourism product./.
