On the morning of June 19, in Can Tho city, the Can Tho City Union of Friendship Organizations coordinated with the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City to organize the 10th International Yoga Day in 2024.
Launching the project “Enhancing access to One Health in the context of climate change and environment” in Can Tho |
Connecting the national network of screening and treatment of hypertension in Can Tho |
With the theme: Yoga - Empowering women, the event attracted nearly 1,000 participants, including more than 200 Indian students studying at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
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| Delegates performed the lamp lighting ceremony at the event. This is a traditional Indian ritual with the meaning of conveying positive energy and human aspirations for enlightenment. |
This is an annual event to promote the friendly and cooperative relationship between Can Tho city and the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City in particular and between the people of the two countries in general. The event creates a premise for regular exchange activities, learning about the cultural beauty of the two countries. At the same time, it is an opportunity for Can Tho people to practice and become more familiar with Yoga practice and health training.
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| Mr. Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of the Republic of India in Ho Chi Minh City, spoke at the event. |
Speaking at the event, Vice Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee Nguyen Thuc Hien thanked the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City for choosing Can Tho City to organize the meaningful International Yoga Day 2024. "Through the event, we not only contribute to strengthening and fostering the friendly relationship between Vietnam and India but also help promote the image, people of Can Tho and the beautiful country of Vietnam to many international friends," Mr. Nguyen Thuc Hien emphasized.
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| Ms. Le Thi Thanh Giang, President of the City Union of Friendship Organizations and representative of the Vietnam - India Friendship Association of Can Tho City awarded Certificates to individuals and Yoga Clubs for their contributions to the activities of International Yoga Day in particular and the movement to develop Yoga in general in Can Tho City. |
The leaders of Can Tho city also hope that in the coming time, the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City will continue to act as a bridge to support Can Tho city to cooperate and exchange culture and art, welcome many art troupes, investors and tourists from India to Can Tho city to exchange, visit, cooperate and invest.
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| Nearly 1,000 Yoga practitioners from Yoga Clubs, Indian students and local residents participated in practicing basic Yoga protocols under the guidance of Yoga Instructors on the morning of June 19. |
Mr. Madan Mohan Sethi, Consul General of the Republic of India in Ho Chi Minh City, said that Yoga is a very old discipline. This discipline is not only welcomed in India but also globally, especially in Vietnam. Through Yoga, the relationship between Vietnam and India is growing stronger.
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| Through Yoga, the relationship between Vietnam and India is growing stronger and stronger. |
It is known that since 2015, International Yoga Day has been held on June 21 every year. This day was chosen by the United Nations General Assembly to honor the values and benefits of yoga for human health, and is also an opportunity to encourage everyone to practice yoga to prevent diseases as well as connect the community together. Through many times of organization, International Yoga Day has become a very meaningful event, attracting thousands of participants and becoming a big festival for people practicing Yoga in Can Tho city.
Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/gan-1000-nguoi-tham-gia-ngay-quoc-te-yoga-nam-2024-tai-can-tho-201289.html
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