Nearly 1,000 people perform in response to International Yoga Day 2025

This morning, May 16, at Fidel Park, Dong Ha City, the People's Committee of Quang Tri Province coordinated with the Embassy of India in Vietnam to organize an event in response to International Yoga Day 2025. Attending the event were Colonel Muthukrishnan, Indian Defense Attaché in Vietnam, and nearly 1,000 trainers and students from Yoga clubs.

Leaders of Quang Tri Department of Foreign Affairs presented flowers to organizations and individuals who contributed to the success of the event - Photo: QH

Born more than 5,000 years ago in India, Yoga is a practice method to achieve unity between body and mind, between thought and action, between control and fulfillment, communion with nature, thereby understanding and realizing the potential within humans.

With the humanistic meaning and health value that Yoga brings, the United Nations General Assembly recognized and chose June 21 every year as International Yoga Day.

Following the success of previous events, this is the third consecutive year that Quang Tri province has coordinated with the Embassy of India in Vietnam to organize the International Yoga Day event. This year’s event has the theme: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”.

It is known that Quang Tri is the first province to organize the International Yoga Day event in 2025, part of a series of 30 events held in 30 provinces and cities nationwide.

Colonel Muthukrishnan, Indian Defense Attaché to Vietnam, speaking at the event - Photo: QH

Speaking at the event, Colonel Muthukrishnan, Indian Defense Attaché to Vietnam, expressed his joy at attending the event in response to International Yoga Day 2025.

According to Colonel Muthukrishnan, Yoga is a physical and mental exercise that is important to him and many others. Welcoming the idea of ​​organizing International Yoga Day, Colonel Muthukrishnan hopes that the event will receive consensus and response from many people, thereby contributing to making Yoga a cultural bridge.

Colonel Muthukrishnan wished the leaders and people of Quang Tri good health, peace, happiness and hoped that the good relationship between Vietnam and India would continue to develop and be sustainable.

Yoga lovers immerse themselves in the exercises - Photo: QH

Thanking the Indian Embassy in Vietnam for coordinating to organize this meaningful event, Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Trieu Thuong said that in recent times, Quang Tri province has received much attention and active cooperation from Indian partners, including the Indian Embassy in Vietnam, through many practical activities, making important contributions to the local development.

Through today's event, we hope that people will better understand the comprehensive benefits of Yoga; at the same time, encourage the community to actively participate in outdoor training activities, improve physical and mental health...

“We expect the relationship between Quang Tri province and India to develop more deeply and effectively, in the fields of culture, investment and trade. In the coming time, we hope to continue to receive the attention and support of the Embassy of India, serving as a bridge for Quang Tri province to expand cooperation and artistic exchange, welcoming many art troupes, businesses, investors and tourists from India to visit and explore development opportunities in the locality,” said Director of the Department of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Trieu Thuong.

For many people, Yoga is an effective therapy to help maintain health, peace and happiness - Photo: QH

At the program, Yoga lovers were guided by Yoga instructors from India and Vietnam Yoga Academy to practice Yoga exercises suitable for their physical condition and health. In a joyful atmosphere, Yoga instructors and students immersed themselves in impressive performances.

Ms. Le Thi Tu Linh, residing in Dong Ha City, said: “I have been practicing Yoga for many years now and have clearly felt the benefits that this subject brings. Not only does it help my body to be healthy and flexible, Yoga also helps me have a comfortable, peaceful and happy spirit. I am happy to be a small part of the overall success of this meaningful event.”

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Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/gan-1-000-nguoi-dong-dien-huong-ung-ngay-quoc-te-yoga-nam-2025-193681.htm