Da Nang (VNA) – Nearly 1,000 people celebrated the International Day of Yoga (June 21) with a large-scale yoga performance in the central coastal city of Da Nang on June 23 evening.
Jointly organised by the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organisations, the Vietnam-India Friendship Association in Da Nang, and the Indian Embassy in Vietnam at Tien Son Sports Arena, the event also aimed to foster friendship between Vietnam, India, and other countries.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nguyen Ngoc Binh, Chairman of the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organisations, said yoga has become an integral part of the physical and spiritual life of millions worldwide, including in Vietnam and particularly in Da Nang. He described yoga as a universal symbol of peace and connection between individuals and nature, beyond borders, religions, and cultures.
Vice Chairwoman of the Da Nang People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi highlighted the growing strategic partnership between Vietnam and India across all sectors.
She noted India ranked fifth among international visitor markets to Da Nang in 2024. The local authorities, she added, remain committed to supporting Indian enterprises seeking investment opportunities.
Indian Ambassador Sandeep Arya underlined yoga’s ancient origins in India, rooted in the Sanskrit word for “union,” symbolising harmony between body, mind, and nature. This year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” reflects the deep connection between personal well-being and planetary health, he noted.
Following the ceremony, participants from 52 yoga centres and clubs in Da Nang and neighbouring provinces, along with Indian yoga experts, trainers, tourists, and international residents, joined guided yoga sessions.
The event concluded with a mass yoga performance set to the song “Hello Vietnam,” featuring graceful, fluid movements./.
