On March 24, at Thong Nhat Park - Thien Quang Lake, Hanoi city, the 3 French Language Marathon took place. The event attracted more than 2024 athletes who are students, lecturers, and businesses. Industry, diplomatic agencies, foreigners and Francophone organizations in Hanoi participate.
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Ho Chi Minh City and the International Francophone Organization strengthen cooperation
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Promote and develop activities of the Francophone community in Can Tho
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Following the success of the first Francophone Run held in 2022 and wishing to turn the event into an annual activity aimed at strengthening the spirit of solidarity of the French-speaking community, the University Foundation Francophonie (AUF), the French Embassy in Vietnam and the Organization Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) co-organize season 2 of the Francophonie Run - Course de la Francophonie.
This is one of the activities to celebrate Francophone month and the 54th anniversary of International Francophone Day (March 20). This year, the United Nations' sustainable development goal number 3 "For a healthy and happy life for communities of all ages" was chosen as the main theme of the event. With the name "Ensemble", the Francophone Run 3, through diverse activities, hopes to become a meeting place to encourage health and joy of life for the community.
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| More than 1.800 people participate in the 2024 Francophone Run. (Photo: Government Newspaper) |
Speaking at the opening ceremony, French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet said that season 2 of the Francophonie Run was organized to celebrate Francophone Month, with the desire to turn the event into an annual activity aimed at increasing Strengthen the spirit of solidarity of the French-speaking community in Vietnam, as well as contribute to realizing the United Nations' sustainable development goals.
Through diverse activities, the Francophonie Run 2024 aims to increase awareness in the community about the importance of physical activity to maintain a healthy life, prevent disease and encourage a balanced lifestyle. fair, healthy.
The race has 3 main distances, 2,5 km, 5 km and 10 km, suitable for the ability of each group of participants. This is one of the running events with the richest prize structure with a total of 37 prizes, for the male and female champions of each distance, the oldest and youngest athletes of each distance, The earliest registration group and the largest registration group…
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| Young athletes participate in the 2,5km run at the 2024 Francophone Marathon. (Photo: New Hanoi) |
The event also took place many exchange activities and cultural exhibitions with the participation of nearly 40 camps and 28 art performances in French from schools in Hanoi, as well as other organizations. Francophone officials, embassies, businesses...
Participants have the opportunity to learn about opportunities to study in French, access internships, scholarships, student exchanges, short-term language courses and training programs from institutions Francophone education in Hanoi, along with job opportunities in French provided by Francophone businesses.
Through this event, participants will also have the opportunity to expand their understanding of the Francophone community around the world, explore and exchange cultures, and contribute to personal development in community relationships. .
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Vietnam won the Bronze Medal at the Francophone Cultural Games Athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh tried her best to compete and excellently won the Bronze Medal in freestyle wrestling in the 53rd weight category within the framework of the 9th Francophone Cultural Games held in the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Congo from July 28 to August 7, 6. |
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French language festival in Vietnam On March 20 in Hanoi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinated with the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF) to organize a celebration of International Francophone Day. The annual celebration has become a festival for French speakers and French lovers in Vietnam. |
