Int’l Yoga Day draws nearly 3,000 in Quang Ninh
Quang Ninh (VNA) – The sixth International Yoga Day, themed “Yoga from home”, drew nearly 3,000 yogis at home and abroad in the northern province of Quang Ninh on June 21.
Earlier, a series of activities were
held, including yoga practice at Quang Hong beach in Cam Pha city, yoga
performances with traditional long dresses and conical hats at Tuan Mai beach,
the programme “Vietnam Yoga – Connecting Vietnamese spirit” at Yen Tu
historical and tourist site, Uong Bi city.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of
the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Thang said activities celebrating International
Yoga Day 2020 are in response to the campaign “All the people practice physical
training following great Uncle Ho”,
contributing to strengthening diplomatic ties and popularising cultures of Vietnam
and India. It is also meant to stimulate tourism, especially in Quang Ninh.
According to him, all activities during International Yoga Day will be live broadcast on channels of
the Indian Embassy in Vietnam to bring the event to thousands of yogis.
Indian Ambassador to Vietnam Pranay
Verma, for his part, said the event will help raise mutual understanding of
culture between the two countries.
The sixth International Yoga Day
will take place in Quang Ninh, Vinh Phuc, Ninh Thuan, Phu Yen and Thanh Hoa
from June 21-28.
The United Nations General Assembly
designated June 21 as International Yoga Day in 2015./.