Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The third annual Francophonie Run, which expects to draw in about 3,000 runners this year, is scheduled to take place at Thong Nhat (Reunification) Park on March 29 in Hanoi.
The race, an annual sporting event for the French speaking community, includes three distances: 2.5km, 5km and 10km. Last year, the run saw around 1,800 participants, according to event organisers.
The event is held to strengthen the solidarity of the French-speaking community in Vietnam, but has also attracted many runners outside of this group.
The organisers encourage participants to take part in the spirit of a 'fun run', running for passion and joy, with runners of all ages competing to earn a medal as a meaningful souvenir.
This year’s race aims to increase awareness about the importance of physical activity in order to maintain a healthy life.
A total of 35 prizes will be awarded to both male and female winners in each category. In addition, the organisers will deliver prizes to the oldest and youngest athletes competing in the race.
On race day, runners and supporters can explore France and other Francophone countries through 40 booths displaying French agricultural and food products next to the race route. There will be an educational exhibition providing information for young people who are interested in studying in France, with the theme 'I study and I act'.
The Francophonie Run was first held in 2022, jointly organised by the Embassy of France in Vietnam, the International Organisation of La Francophonie and the Francophone University Agency.
The event is taking place as part of the French Gastronomy Festival & Francophone 2025, which is also being held from March 28 to 30 at the Thong Nhat Park./.
Francophonie cooperation in the field of sustainable agriculture, the Francophone community and the issue of food security, and sharing experiences on responding to climate change are the main topics of three discussion sessions within the framework of the Francophone Parliamentary Forum on sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate change adaptation, held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on January 21.
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