Running from June 5-6, the programme includes a winch-launched paragliding contest on the second day.
A paragliding display and competition commences in Quang Nam province, drawing 31 pilots from across Vietnam and various countries. (Illustrative image: tuoitrethudo.vn)
Quang Nam (VNA) ಞ– A paragliding display and competition commenced on June 5 in the central province of Quang Nam, drawing 31 pilots from across Vietnam and various countries.
The event forms part of a wider programme celebrating culture, sports, and tourism, designed to promote Quang Nam as a destination of scenic landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
Running from June 5-6, the programme includes a winch-launched paragliding contest on the second day. Alongside the competition, 10 motorised paragliders will stage formation flights and carry the Vietnamese national flag over key tourist attractions in Hoi An.
Nguyen Thanh Hong, Director of the Quang Nam Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said following the event, provincial authorities and the department plan to promote paragliding as a signature tourism offering, creating distinctive adventure travel experiences for both local and international visitors./.
The second annual meeting of the UN Tourism’s Best Tourism Villages Network is set to take place in Quang Nam province on December 9, as part of the first International Conference on Tourism for Rural Development.
More than 30 pilots from paragliding clubs across Vietnam and abroad will compete in the first Ho Chi Minh City Open Paragliding Tournament held in Tri Ton district of An Giang province.
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This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
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For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
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Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
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The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
