Thursday, 27/06/2024 11:17 (GMT+7)
On June 26, Ben Tre provincial People’s Committee coordinated with the Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City to organize a yoga performance in the locality to mark the 10th International Yoga Day entitled “Yoga for Women’s Empowerment”.
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| A yoga performance at the event. (Photo: VNA) |
The event, the first of its kind in Ben Tre, drew the participation of 150 people in the locality.
The event, the first of its kind in Ben Tre, was co-organised by the provincial People’s Committee and the Indian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.
It also aimed celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the Vietnam-India diplomatic ties and the 17th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
VNA quoted the saying of Vice Chairwoman of the People's Committee Nguyen Thi Be Muoi that the International Yoga Day 2024 emphasises the role of women in social development, especially their contributions to families and national and global development.
She said yoga, with its comprehensive approach to improving physical and mental health, acts as a tool to empower women, helping them stay stronger in all aspects of life.
The official added that the event not only helps to promote cultural, sports, and tourism exchanges between India and Vietnam, including Ben Tre province, but also affirms the friendship and solidarity between the two peoples./.
Compiled by BTA