The opening ceremony of the 1st Yen Xuan Commune Sports Festival

The traditional torch-lighting ceremony - a sacred symbol of noble sportsmanship . Photo: Huu Thien

At the opening ceremony, there were 5 ceremonial blocks and 41 parade blocks showing off force, including 1,400 people from the armed forces, veterans, union members, youth, women, farmers, students, referees, athletes and representatives of 24 residential villages, along with the performing blocks.

The Vovinam and Karatedo performance with the participation of 200 martial artists brought strong martial arts moves, demonstrating the dynamic spirit, the will to practice and the aspiration to rise of the young generation of Yen Xuan commune. In particular, the Muong gong performance by 100 participating artisans created an epic that echoed the Congress...

Gong performance - a cultural feature of Muong people at the Congress. Photo: Huu Thien

Next was the traditional torch-lighting ceremony - a sacred symbol of noble sportsmanship - lit from Yen Xuan Communal Monument House by athlete Quach Thao My, class 10A8, Bac Luong Son High School.

The Congress flame was lit by Party Secretary and Chairman of Yen Xuan Commune People's Council Mac Dinh Minh, symbolizing the belief, will and aspiration to contribute of the Party Committee, government and people of Yen Xuan Commune.

Chairman of Yen Xuan Commune People's Committee Phung Khac Son delivered the opening speech at the Congress. Photo: Huu Thien

Speaking at the opening of the Congress, Chairman of Yen Xuan Commune People's Committee Phung Khac Son emphasized that the first Yen Xuan Commune Sports Festival is a great festival for all people, an opportunity to demonstrate the strength, sportsmanship and great national unity. The Congress not only aims to develop the physical training movement, but also contributes to the successful implementation of political , economic and social tasks in the locality.

Yen Xuan commune leaders presented souvenir flags to participating teams. Photo: Huu Thien

In just over 3 months since its establishment, the commune has organized many commune-level sports tournaments, attracting hundreds of athletes to participate in many competitions, such as volleyball, Karate..., creating a bustling atmosphere, connecting the community, contributing to building a healthy cultural life and maintaining local security and order.

The Congress also has practical significance in implementing Conclusion No. 70-KL/TW dated January 31, 2024 of the Politburo on the development of physical training and sports in the new period. The first Yen Xuan Commune Physical Training and Sports Congress has truly become a festival of health, faith and aspiration, arousing the spirit of solidarity, honesty and nobility in all classes of people.

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