International Yoga Day celebrated in Can Tho city

Hình đại diện

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho hosts the celebration of the 8th International Yoga Day on June 19. (Photo: VNA)

The 8th International Yoga Day (June 21) was celebrated in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on June 19, bringing together around 700 Yoga practitioners.

The event was hosted by the Can Tho Union of Friendship Organisations in collaboration with the Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.

Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Thuc Hien underscored the significance of Yoga to human's physical and mental health.

He expected the event will strengthen the friendship and cooperation as well as cultural exchange between the city and India, contributing to the enhancement of the two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership and mutual understanding between their people.

According to Consul of India in Ho Chi Minh City Sunil Babu, this year's Yoga International Day is themed "Yoga for Humanity" which aims to emphasise that the essence of Yoga is balance – not just balance within the body or that between the mind and the body, but also balance in the human relationship with the world in the post-pandemic period. Yoga emphasises the values of mindfulness, moderation, discipline and perseverance. When applied to communities and societies, Yoga offers a path for sustainable living.

It formed part of a series of events to celebrate the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – India diplomatic ties (January 7, 1972 – 2022).

NDO/VNA

Related News



The Ministry of Foreign Affairs updates legal policies related to foreigners in the midst of COVID-19.	(03/11/2021)
Australia assists Vietnam 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses	(16/07/2021)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a conference reviewing the performance of tasks in the first half of 2021: Continuing to deepen ties with partners, promote multilateral diplomacy and heighten the country’s position and power	(16/07/2021)
Canada announces new contribution to global vaccination efforts and launch of matching fund with UNICEF Canada	(16/07/2021)
The third conference on climate resilient and sustainable development of Mekong Delta of Vietnam	(23/03/2021)
USAID Launches New Project to Support Vietnam’s Commitment to End HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis by 2030.	(22/12/2020)
The United States Announces Assistance to Advance Clean Energy Deployment in Vietnam	(22/12/2020)
Australia commits a further AUD2 million in humanitarian support for Vietnam.	(07/12/2020)
Australia announces additional support for COVID-19 vaccine access in the Pacific and Southeast Asia, including Vietnam	(07/12/2020)
Australia kicks off new initiative helping Vietnam apply Artificial Intelligence for post COVID 19 economic recovery	(04/08/2020)
Australia and UNDP renew partnership to promote Good governance, Citizen participation and Responsive Institutions in Vietnam	(04/08/2020)
Approving plan for execution of the 1970 La Hague Convention on Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil and Commercial Matters in Vietnam	(28/07/2020)
Extraordinary progress of US-Vietnamese relations after 25 years	(23/07/2020)
Yoga with Indian Prime Minister	(30/06/2020)
Meeting to prepare for the Seminar named “Meet Japan – Mekong Delta region”	(01/02/2018)
Announcement on Vietnamese Host Institution Recruitment for Fulbright English Teaching Assistants 2018 - 2019	(09/01/2018)
New pension rule puts female employees at disadvantage	(08/01/2018)
Vietnamese Former Ambassador Elected Colombo Plan’s Secretary General	(15/12/2017)
Year's End Party for Expats in Can Tho City	(12/12/2017)
More countries added to pilot e-visa program	(05/12/2017)

Trang 2/6

Headlines

Photos

Ads

Hit Counter