Thua Thien-Hue: Over 1,000 people participate in 9th International Yoga Day
More than 1,000 people took part in a mass yoga performance in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on July 2 to mark the 9th International Day of Yoga.
The mass Yoga performance of 1,000 people in Thua Thien-Hue on July 2 impresses both locals and tourists. (Photo: VNA)
Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – More than 1,000 people took part in a mass yoga performance in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue onJuly 2 to mark the 9th International Day of Yoga.
The event, the biggest of its kind in the province so far,was jointly held at Ngo Mon Square in the former imperial city of Hue by the Indian Embassy in Vietnam and Bao Viet Insurance Corporation.
Monica Sharma, Director of the Indian Embassy’s Swami Vivekananda Culture Centre,emphasised that yoga contributes to creating harmony between the body, mind,and spirit, and promoting overall well-being.
Phan Thanh Hai, Director of the provincial Department ofCulture and Sports, said this was not only a sporting event but also aimed to spread the spirit ofliving happily, healthily, and positively, thus making people’s lives more vibrant.
In the future, the department will continue to collaboratewith the embassy and relevant parties to further promote the development of theYoga movement.
On the occasion, the Bao Viet Insurance Corporation presented 40 bicycles to diligentstudents in the locality, aiming to encourage them to continue their efforts toovercome difficult circumstances and pursue a brighter future./.
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The mass Yoga performance of 1,000 people in Thua Thien-Hue on July 2 impresses both locals and tourists. (Photo: VNA) 
