Hanoi spreads environmental protection message through friendly bicycle journey

Hanoi sends message of environmental protection

through the friendship bicycle journey

On November 17 in Hanoi, the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations (HAUFO) in coordination with the People's Committee of Hai Ba Trung District organized the 4th "Friendship Bicycle Journey for a Green Hanoi". This program is part of the annual activities of HAUFO that attracts the attention and expectation of many friends at home and abroad.

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The 4th "Friendship Bicycle Journey for a Green Hanoi" program was held at Thong Nhat Park, Tran Nhan Tong Street and the streets around Thien Quang Lake.

This is an annual activity that is widely watched and anticipated by domestic and international friends.

This year's program has the participation of more than 300 delegates including Ambassadors, Charge d'Affaires, diplomatic officers at the Embassies of Laos, Palestine, Myanmar, Mexico...; representatives of international organizations, foreign non-governmental organizations; Central and Hanoi delegates; Hanoi Bicycle Club; Friendship Associations and member organizations of HAUFO.

Speaking at the program, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Ky, Chairman of HAUFO, said that the program was organized to promote the image of the capital Hanoi as "civilized - civilized - modern", "city for peace ", green - clean - beautiful to international friends. At the same time, raise awareness of people living and working in the capital about preserving a green living environment and reducing air pollution by encouraging the use of environmentally friendly means of transport.

According to Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Ky, the activity also contributes to enhancing friendly exchanges, introducing to international friends the culture, country, and people of Vietnam, the friendly and hospitable Hanoians, and the peaceful space around Thien Quang Lake, which is very suitable for entertainment and relaxation on weekends.

Nearly 300 bicycles were prepared at the program.

International friends receive and check the car.

Delegates at starting position.

Delegates cycled around Thien Quang Lake area.

Mr. Saadi Salama, Ambassador of the State of Palestine, Head of the Diplomatic Corps in Vietnam, said that the “Friendship Bicycle Journey for a Green Hanoi” is a meaningful activity to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Day of the Capital, 25 years since Hanoi was awarded the title “City for Peace” by UNESCO, and 5 years since Hanoi joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

Ambassador Saadi Salama highly appreciated HAUFO's idea in organizing the program, thereby encouraging people to use bicycles and green means of transport. "Cycling through the peaceful streets contributes to promoting the image of the thousand-year-old capital, giving us the opportunity to enjoy the fresh air together, immersing ourselves in the green space in the late autumn weather of Hanoi", said Ambassador Saadi Salama.

Mr. Juan Carlos Fernandes Juarez, Ambassador of Venezuela, and his two children participated in the cycling program. He said that the cool autumn weather and the green, clean, and beautiful space around Thien Quang Lake helped his family have comfortable and relaxing moments. This experience also helped his two children, who are not passionate about physical exercise and sports, feel more interested in cycling. In the future, he will take his children cycling in many other areas around Hanoi, both to improve their health, contribute to environmental protection, and as an opportunity for them to explore the daily life of Vietnamese people.

On this occasion, the Organizing Committee presented 10 bicycles to 10 students with difficult circumstances who have made great efforts in their studies in Hai Ba Trung district. This is a meaningful gift, timely encouragement and motivation for the students to continue to firmly step on the journey of overcoming difficulties, studying well, and becoming useful citizens for society.

Ambassador Saadi Salama gives bicycles to students in difficult circumstances.

News and photos: Mai Anh

Mai Anh

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/ha-noi-truyen-di-thong-diep-bao-ve-moi-truong-qua-hanh-trinh-xe-dap-huu-nghi-207366.html