Do Kim Phuc and Anh Vien set the record for the longest juggling boat rowing in Vietnam

"Swimmer" Anh Vien and ball performer Do Kim Phuc combined smoothly to set a special record at Bai Coc Cheo - Ha Long Bay, a World Natural Heritage.

In this challenge, Anh Vien swam 1.14km continuously in 30 minutes and 41 seconds, pulling a 5m long, 1.8m wide MS QN-3068 canoe (carrying up to 8 people). Meanwhile, on the boat, Do Kim Phuc performed continuously throughout the journey without dropping the ball, combining many different forms of performance such as: juggling with feet, spinning the ball with hands, head, shoulders.

"Swimmer" Anh Vien and ball performer Do Kim Phuc combine for an eye-catching performance

This is the first time in Vietnam that there is a combination of physical strength and performing arts on the sea, requiring absolute precision, smooth coordination and perseverance.

The event was supervised and certified by prestigious representatives from record organizations and local management agencies. On the side of the Vietnam Records Organization (VietKings), there was Dr. Tran Ngoc Tang - Former Deputy Head of the Central Propaganda Department, Former President of the Vietnam Red Cross Society, Vice President of the Central Vietnam Record Association, Mr. Hoang Thai Tuan Anh - General Secretary of the Indochina Records Organization, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Records Institute, Head of the Northern Representative of the Vietnam Records Organization.

Two athletes set records and received record certificates

On the side of Quang Ninh province, there was Mr. Nguyen Viet Dung - Provincial Party Committee member, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Ninh province. Besides, there was also Mr. Pham Dinh Huynh - Deputy Head of Ha Long Bay Management Board.

Through this groundbreaking performance, Anh Vien and Kim Phuc not only affirmed the spirit of “Dare to think – Dare to do” of Vietnamese youth, but also conveyed a strong message about creativity and the effort to conquer passion. This is also a unique, interesting and impressive communication activity to promote the majestic beauty of Ha Long Bay to domestic and foreign audiences.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/do-kim-phuc-cung-anh-vien-lap-ky-luc-boi-keo-thuyen-tang-bong-dai-nhat-viet-nam-20250527083624943.htm